At Honeywell Aerospace, we are driving global transformation within IT and Sourcing/Procurement. In this role, you will be responsible for global IT Technology Strategic Sourcing and execution for Honeywell Aerospace spend in IT Software, Hardware, IT Services and Telecommunications with global supplier spend of $350M+. Reporting to the Senior Director Indirect Strategic Sourcing, you will partner closely with IT to understand global strategies and develop creative solutions to enable those strategies.
ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop a team of 9 Commodity Managers and 1 Director
- Negotiate multiyear Master Service Agreements, EULAs, and SaaS Agreements
- Negotiate large on-premise and SaaS software license agreements (such as SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, etc.) and manage the entire software renewal lifecycle
- Support negotiation of implementation agreements with large IT service providers
- Develop strategies to optimize our spend in IT services, consolidate, solidify our Statement of Work process and balance between sub-contract labor and contract services
- Develop strategies to better manage the lifecycle of laptops with IT
- Develop strategies to optimize server spend and configurations within the context of growth of IaaS
- Develop strategies to manage broadband/ dedicated internet services as Honeywell moves to SDWAN
- Support the transformation of voice services (VoIP) and optimization of fragmented global telecom spend
- Integrate with IT leadership and IT service owners to jointly develop technology and supplier strategies
- Drive procurement and sourcing requirements with speed, agility, and intelligent risk taking
- Drive Productivity, Spend reduction, improve Working Capital/Cash, and drive balance of trade for the category
- Lead development of supplier plans, scorecards and Quarterly Business Reviews (remove)
- Own Supply Base Management, supplier strategies and establish plans for Preferred Suppliers, Tail Spend, etc.
- Support mergers, acquisitions, integrations and divestitures
YOU MUST HAVE
- 8-10 years blended experience in strategic sourcing and IT category (i.e working with and managing technology partners with deep experience and understanding of IT Software providers, system integrators, SaaS, cloud (IaaS/PaaS, data and analytics)
WE VALUE
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Business, Supply Chain or Finance
- Experience with large enterprise IT Software and system integrator / service providers
- Customer focus and business acumen
- High motivation with boundless energy to get things done
- Ability to execute and remove obstacles
- Track record of navigating complex and ambiguous environments with intelligent risk taking
- Ability to influence and lead at all levels
- Desire to innovate and challenge the status quo
- Technical skills including strong negotiation skills, fluent with contract terms and conditions, and knowledge of effective technology driven-sourcing processes
- Experience with agile development frameworks, outsourced IT service and systems integrator models
- MBA/Masters Degree preferred
- P.M. or CPSM certification
- Lean or Blackbelt certification a plus
About us:
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.
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.
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
Skills Required
- 8-10 years of blended strategic sourcing and IT category experience, including managing technology partners
- Deep experience with IT software providers, system integrators, SaaS, cloud, IaaS, PaaS, data, and analytics
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Business, Supply Chain, or Finance
- Experience with large enterprise IT software and system integrator or service providers
- Strong negotiation skills and fluency with contract terms and conditions
- Knowledge of technology-driven sourcing processes
- Experience with agile development frameworks, outsourced IT services, and systems integrator models
- MBA or master’s degree
- P.M. or CPSM certification
- Lean or Black Belt certification
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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