THE BUSINESS
Join a company that's reintroducing itself to the aviation community we've helped advance for more than a century. At Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQ: HONA), we're launching as an independent, publicly traded aerospace and defense company built on a legacy of operational excellence and mission-focused execution.
Our new brand identity pairs that heritage with real momentum, as we build technology that helps pilots navigate with confidence, aircraft operate more efficiently, and operators stay ahead of change. With our systems on board 90% of the world's aircraft, your work here has reach that's rare to find anywhere else.
Focusing on our customers, investing in innovation, and building a culture of accountability and performance is how we're shaping what comes next.
Every horizon. Every mission. Every day.
Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on aircraft across commercial aviation, defense and space. We operate through three business areas:
Electronic Solutions develops the avionics, navigation systems, sensors and electromagnetic defense technology on board 90% of the world's aircraft
Engines & Power Systems provides the propulsion, auxiliary power and electrical systems that keep those aircraft flying
Control Systems supplies the thermal and motion control systems that support takeoff, landing and the safety of everyone on board
With approximately 58,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, we are also advancing systems for autonomous and supersonic platforms — bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. Explore our businesses: https://www.honeywellaerospace.com
THE POSITION
As a Senior Director Strategic Sourcing (Casting and Forging) here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will play a critical role in driving the procurement strategy and initiatives to achieve cost savings, improve supplier performance, and ensure supply chain continuity. The categories to be managed will include sub commodities Raw Material, Casting and Forging. This is a leadership role with directors managing each of the sub-commodities.
You will report directly to our VP of Strategic Sourcing, Mechanical and you’ll work out of our Phoenix, AZ location on a hybrid work schedule.
In this role, you will impact the financial performance of the business through the delivery of cost savings, working capital improvement, and supplier quality by developing and executing annual and strategic procurement plans aligned with business objectives.
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and execute annual and strategic procurement plans
- Ensure alignment of procurement strategies with business objectives
- Lead sourcing transition initiatives to optimize the supply base and reduce risk
- Participate in new supplier search and development
- Drive supplier negotiation and contract management
- Recruit, develop, and retain top talent in the procurement team
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align sourcing strategies
- Improve sourcing processes and performance through effective management operating systems
- Communicate and report transition progress to senior leadership
- Lead supplier management activities to drive deliveries to need and facilitate recovery solutions.
Qualifications
U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENT
Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.
YOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor/master’s degree in Materials/Mechanical Engineering or Metallurgy.
- 15+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Demonstrated experience in developing and executing procurement strategies
- Excellent negotiation and contract management skills
- Knowledge of sourcing processes and tools, such as SAP and e-sourcing platforms
- International experience with exposure to high-growth regions
- Cross-functional experience in engineering/technology, operations, sales/marketing
WE VALUE:
- Bachelor’s Degree / Master's Degree in Supply Chain, or related field
- Extensive experience in procurement
- Complex and large project management and/or contract management experience
- Professional certifications in project/supply chain/procurement/contract management
- Demonstrated business and financial acumen
- Experience with SAP, E-Sourcing Platforms, Request for Quotation Tools, Project Management Tools
- Experience with Six Sigma and Lean methodologies
BENEFITS
Beyond a performance-driven salary, you'll work alongside dedicated experts on technology that's advancing aviation. As a Honeywell Aerospace employee, you're eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
- Employee assistance program and educational assistance
- Parental leave and 12 paid holidays
- Paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time
Explore your benefits: https://honeywellaerospacebenefits.com/
POSTING TIMELINE
The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Skills Required
- U.S. person status: U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or protected status under asylum or refugee status
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Metallurgy
- 15+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Experience developing and executing procurement strategies
- Excellent negotiation and contract management skills
- Knowledge of sourcing processes and tools, including SAP and e-sourcing platforms
- International experience with exposure to high-growth regions
- Cross-functional experience in engineering or technology, operations, and sales or marketing
- Bachelor's or master's degree in supply chain or a related field
- Extensive procurement experience
- Complex and large project management or contract management experience
- Professional certifications in project, supply chain, procurement, or contract management
- Demonstrated business and financial acumen
- Experience with SAP, e-sourcing platforms, request-for-quotation tools, and project management tools
- Experience with Six Sigma and Lean methodologies
The Aerospace Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Aerospace Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by The Aerospace Corporation.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) plan provides a company‑paid contribution of 8–12% based on years of service with immediate eligibility and vesting, and eligible employees can access retiree medical benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off includes 15 vacation days (rising to 20 after five years), nine paid holidays, and unlimited sick time for exempt employees with accruals for non‑exempt staff.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible work models include a 9/80 schedule with alternating Fridays off, supported by backup care services, an EAP, relocation assistance, and home‑office stipends where applicable.
The Aerospace Corporation Insights
What We Do
The space enterprise has been transformed by rapid change and growth. New vehicles for national security space, a more rapid launch cadence, proliferated satellite constellations, the pursuit of interplanetary exploration, and thriving commercial ventures are changing the nature of the space industry. The Aerospace Corporation (Aerospace) is a leading architect for U.S. space programs, shaping efforts to outpace threats to our national security while cultivating the technologies needed to further this new era of space commercialization and exploration. Aerospace works across the space enterprise in service of the public interest. In addition to supporting the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community, our customers include NASA, NOAA, numerous federal agencies, and commercial space — all of whom benefit from our deep technical knowledge. We only pursue business related to the space mission and complementary fields, operating as the nation’s trusted partner to solve the toughest challenges and develop reliable and innovative technologies. Innovation in space occurs when people have the freedom to imagine and do. At Aerospace, we take pride in our readiness to solve some of the most complex challenges in the space enterprise.
Why Work With Us
We are a non-profit corporation chartered by the government to work on the hardest problems in space. We employ technical experts in every discipline of space-related science and engineering who touch every part of the US space program. Come join us as we make an impact bigger than ourselves.
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