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Senior Director Strategic Sourcing - NPI Electronic Systems SBU

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Phoenix, AZ
Senior level
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Phoenix, AZ
Senior level
Lead Honeywell Aerospace’s NPI strategic sourcing organization for electronic systems. Manage and develop sourcing program and subcontract managers, establish sourcing strategies, engage suppliers, negotiate lifecycle contracts, and coordinate with engineering, program management, and business teams from concept through production transition. Drive dual sourcing, supplier selection, cost and schedule performance, milestone accountability, and best-value commercial outcomes across more than 100 NPI programs.
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The NPI Sourcing organization is responsible for the end-to-end sourcing and procurement process related to Honeywell Aerospace NPI programs. This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to join the NPI sourcing team as we are in the middle of executing sourcing strategy for 100+ NPI programs with a life cycle spend of $10B. Being a member of this team enables you to design the supply chain, execute dual sourcing, award/contract best in class suppliers for products that will be Honeywell’s growth vectors for next 20-30years. We seek a strong Senior Director to lead NPI procurement team with an agile and entrepreneurial mindset.

The NPI Senior Sourcing Director is responsible for leading the Aerospace New Product Introduction (Aero NPI) organization for Electronic Systems Strategic Business Units (SBU). The selected candidate will be responsible for guiding, mentoring and developing a high performance team of Sourcing Program Managers, and Sub-contract Managers to execute on new development programs in the following areas: NPI Sourcing Strategy development, Life Cycle Contracting, Early Supplier Engagement (ESE). They will lead the assigned product families NPI scope of work from concept development to production transition through coordination, negotiation and partnering with ISC teams, Gold Business Enterprises Engineering, Program Management and Customer Business teams. The NPI Senior Sourcing Director will oversee and lead all commercial negotiations with suppliers for NPI programs based on best value economics of the deal.

You will work on a Hybrid work arrangement from one of the following locations: Phoenix, AZ, Tempe, AZ, Deer Valley, AZ, Clearwater, FL, or Norcross, GA.  

Responsibilities

Additional responsibilities will include:
•    Develop, mentor and coach team to achieve best in class sourcing practices to meet short term and long term stake holder needs
•    Executing the end-to-end ESE principles including source identification, supplier feedback and disposition, e-auction, and new part contracting meeting UPC, Launch Contribution, and Material Productivity requirements
•    Executing > 95% on-time to the product/program families’ cost and schedule with Honeywell Milestone Reporting (HMR) accountability for Category 1 - Category 3 milestones
•    Collaborate with new Sourcing Strategy org to develop best in class sourcing strategies for next gen products

Qualifications

US CITIZENSHIP 
If working from the Clearwater, FL location candidate must be a US Citizen due to contractual requirements.

US PERSON- ALL LOCATIONS
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
MUST HAVE: 
•    Requires minimum of 7 years of directly related experience in Product/Program Engineering/Sourcing, Customer Business team environment. 
•    Requires minimum of 3 years previous program management or people management experience.

WE VALUE:
•    Requires Bachelors degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain. 
•    Must have an executive presence in engaging with supplier and Honeywell leadership with strong influencing skills
•    High tolerance for ambiguity and ability to make strategic decisions in such an environment
•    Knowledge, skill and experience with wide range of industry standard manufacturing processes for electronics and mechanical components
•    Possess financial acumen, understand business metrics and how to impact results with ability to do NPV, IRR, next best alternative analysis 
•    Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate project status and program needs across different levels of the organization and different operating environments 
•    Technical Masters / MBA is a plus.

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/
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.

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.

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
 

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