As a Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will play a critical role in driving procurement strategies and initiatives that achieve cost savings, improve supplier performance, and ensure supply chain continuity. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and establish strong supplier relationships to support business growth and competitiveness.
This position is responsible for the execution of all Sourcing activities for development programs following the Integrated Product Delivery System (IPDS) Phase 2A thru 5. The selected candidate will be tied directly to the Integrated Program Team (IPT) responsible for executing and meeting all new product development requirements.
ResponsibilitiesKEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• IPT (Integrated Product Team) Sourcing lead for assigned development programs ensuring alignment with the Program Management Office.
• Escalation point of contact for assigned programs for all sourcing needs, including cost, quality, and delivery.
• Report out to sourcing leadership on program status; including recovery schedules if necessary.
• Manage IPDS (integrated product development system) phase gate deliverables for Sourcing and Procurement and ensure completion on time.
• Fully responsible to identify, execute, and report on all Category 2 and 3 milestones.
• Translate sourcing strategies into actionable plans at a program level and translate program needs back into sourcing strategies.
• Plan and manage sourcing activities for input into Program HMR (Honeywell Master Record) and IMS (Integrated Master Schedule)
• Coordinate with cross-functional team to support closure of any MRL (Manufacturing Readiness Levels) requirements for sourcing and procurement associated with producibility issues.
• Coordinate with cross-functional team to support triage activities, which includes support of core/non-core, make/buy, build-to-print versus build-to specification, and critical/non-critical part identification
• Lead all aspects of ESE (Early Supplier Engagement) for identified critical parts on each assigned program; includes on site Supplier – Engineering meetings on supplier feedback on HON design (affordability, producibility)
• Facilitate possible on-site design reviews with suppliers for buy parts.
• Lead negotiations to get new parts on contract with preferred suppliers, and purchase orders place to meet program requirements
• Produce and report sourcing metrics to program teams and SBU Leads. Ensure all metrics meet goal objectives and corrective actions are in place.
• Develop program RAIL (rolling action item log) track completion status and escalate as necessary to eliminate barriers to performance.
• Lead the hardware integration activities for development hardware ensuring balanced demand to supply relationship.
• Lead the coordination with Sourcing, ISC Engineering and Project Engineering to escalate and resolve delivery or technical performance issues with purchased parts.
• Support Program Management, Engineering, ISC Engineering and Procurement to ensure all buy parts meet program UPC and/or should cost targets.
• Monitor Supplier APQP requirements and ensure seamless conversion of research and development hardware to production hardware.
• Drive acceleration and reduced lead-times through rapid prototyping and quick turn strategies.
• Must be able to travel when required to support program meetings or manage suppliers (15%)
YOU MUST HAVE
• BA/BS in Science, Business, Finance, Supply Chain or related discipline or
• 5+ years of experience in Integrated Supply Chain and Program/Project Management
• Experience in cross-functional collaboration with engineering, operations, and sales/marketing teams to align sourcing strategies.
• Ability to analyze market trends and supplier capabilities to mitigate risks and optimize costs.
WE VALUE
• Proven track record of delivering cost savings and supplier performance improvements.
• Experience in managing complex sourcing projects and supplier transitions.
• Strong expertise in supplier negotiation, contract management, and sourcing processes.
• Knowledge of industry best practices and emerging trends in strategic sourcing.
• Proficiency with sourcing tools such as SAP and e-sourcing platforms to manage procurement activities effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Experience with contracting, purchasing, and negotiations.
• Computer literacy - able to learn Honeywell systems and tools as well as experienced usage of Microsoft products (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Demonstrated leadership and influencing skills.
• Ability to communicate / interact with all levels of personnel internal and external to Honeywell.
• Ability to think and drive actions globally.
• Business acumen to align purchasing goals to strategic business initiatives.
• Technical acumen to align to new design and test requirements.
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to integrate diverse opinions and initiatives, teaming and facilitation skills.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL AEROSPACE
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/
ABOUT HONEYWELL AEROSPACE
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.
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. Posting Date: September 30, 2026.
U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENTS
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related discipline
- Five or more years of experience in integrated supply chain and program or project management
- Experience collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and sales or marketing teams
- Ability to analyze market trends and supplier capabilities to mitigate risks and optimize costs
- Track record of delivering cost savings and supplier performance improvements
- Experience managing complex sourcing projects and supplier transitions
- Expertise in supplier negotiation, contract management, and sourcing processes
- Knowledge of strategic sourcing industry practices and emerging trends
- Proficiency with SAP and e-sourcing platforms
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, leadership, influencing, communication, teaming, and facilitation skills
- Experience with contracting, purchasing, and negotiations
- Computer literacy and experience using Microsoft products, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Ability to drive actions globally and align purchasing goals with strategic business initiatives
- Technical acumen related to new design and test requirements
- Ability to meet U.S. person requirements under export control regulations
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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