Project Manager

Job Purpose

The Supplier Project Manager supports Honda Aircraft by ensuring critical aircraft components are delivered on time, within budget, and in full compliance with technical and regulatory requirements. By aligning procurement strategy with program objectives, leading cross functional coordination, and proactively managing supplier performance and risk, this role protects production schedules, controls cost exposure, and upholds quality standards, positioning the supply chain as a key driver of operational excellence and on time aircraft delivery.

Key Accountabilities

• Represent Supply chain within Integrated Product Teams (IPT)
• Oversee procurement budgets within assigned scope and support forecasting initiatives
• Manage and align program/supplier schedules
• Assist and help lead supply chain activities like source selections, availability of parts, negotiations, and technical solutions.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Qualifications and Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or a Technical related discipline.
• Minimum of eight years of procurement or supply chain experience within the aerospace industry.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex procurement programs with measurable results.
• Strong knowledge of aerospace materials, components, and supplier ecosystems.
• Proven negotiation, contract management, and project management capabilities.
• Proficiency with procurement systems and tools.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast paced, dynamic environment.

Skills

• Schedule Performance,
• Cost Management and Performance
• Material Availability for builds
• Supplier Quality Performance
• Risk and Opportunity Identification
• Cross functional IPT effectiveness
• Strategic and Operational Execution.

Working Conditions

Work Environment:

• This position operates primarily in a professional office environment supporting aerospace program activities. The role requires 10–25% travel, depending on program phase and workload surge, to domestic and potentially international supplier facilities for program reviews, performance assessments, risk mitigation, and coordination activities.
• Overtime may be required during periods of program surge, supplier recovery efforts, development milestones, or production ramp activities. Typical work hours during surge periods range from 45–55 hours per week, depending on project demands and assigned scope.
• While not required, proficiency in additional languages such as Japanese, Swedish, Spanish, and/or French is considered beneficial when supporting international suppliers and global program activities.

Physical Requirements

• Incumbents may be routinely exposed to equipment operational noise, heat, cold, dust, and/or aircraft equipment, parts, or fuel odors when visiting manufacturing or supplier facilities.
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, squat, climb ladders, reach, or stretch for extended periods as required by job duties.
• Ability to lift, pull, push, carry, or move items up to 10 lbs. throughout the work shift without assistance.
• Ability to read, hear, speak, and see with no restrictions, as required by job duties.
• Ability to comprehend and adhere to management direction and safety instructions.
• Must work in a safe and professional manner while adhering to all applicable regulatory requirements (FAA, OSHA, DOT, EPA, State, and Federal regulations).
• Must effectively communicate in Business English.