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HRD258126- Project Mgmt Specialist II - Commodity Manager – Electrical & Electronics EMS

Develop regional supply base, drive localization, and achieve cost and productivity targets while ensuring supplier quality, compliance, and resilience.

Job Description:

1. India Supplier Development & Localization:

• Develop and execute strategies to grow the India EMS supply base to support global and regional sourcing needs.

• Identify new suppliers for PCB fabrication, PCBA, CCA, box build, and wire harnesses in India.

• Work with global Commodity Managers to position India as a strategic supply hub.

• Ensure supplier capability building for aerospace and high-reliability applications.

2. Cost Optimization & Productivity Improvement:

• Drive cost reduction by leveraging India’s cost advantages while ensuring quality and delivery performance.

• Execute LTC (Long-Term Contracts), should-cost modeling, and price negotiations with Indian EMS suppliers.

• Deliver productivity goals by optimizing total landed cost and supplier consolidation.

3. Supplier Management & Risk Mitigation:

• Qualify and onboard new EMS suppliers in compliance with Aerospace QMS standards.

• Work with suppliers to improve lead times, payment terms, and supply continuity.

• Develop risk mitigation plans, including dual sourcing and business continuity planning (BCP).

4. Collaboration with Global & Local Stakeholders:

• Engage with global Commodity Managers, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to ensure alignment on sourcing strategies.

• Support new product introductions (NPI) and transitions from global to India-based suppliers.

• Present India’s capabilities to senior leaders and decision-makers to secure new business awards.

5. Supplier Performance & Continuous Improvement:

• Implement supplier scorecards and drive continuous improvement in quality, delivery, and cost.

• Ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards (AS9100, IPC-610) and Honeywell’s supplier expectations.

• Lead supplier development programs, implementing Lean, Six Sigma, and DFX (Design for Excellence) initiatives.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.

• MBA or Master’s in Supply Chain Management (preferred).

Technical & Functional Skills:

• Deep knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes (PCBA, SMT, conformal coating, wire harnesses).

• Cost modeling, LTC negotiations, and total cost of ownership evaluation.

• Expertise in supplier risk assessment, dual sourcing, and localization strategies.

• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and e-sourcing tools.

• Familiarity with aerospace quality standards (AS9100, IPC-610, NADCAP certifications).

Soft Skills & Leadership Traits:

• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills (local and global).

• Ability to influence and drive change in a complex, matrixed organization.

• Strategic thinker with a problem-solving mindset to drive supplier development.

• Hands-on approach to supplier engagement, plant visits, and capability assessments.

• Global mindset with the ability to work across time zones and cultures.

Additional Information

• JOB ID: HRD258126
• Category: Business Management
• Relocation Tier: Not Applicable
• Security Clearance:
• Aviation Authority (FAA for US):
• Band: 03
• Referral Bonus: 15000
• Requisition Type: Standard Requisition
• US Citizenship:
• FLSA Statement:
• FLSA CODE: Exempt