Strategic Sourcing Specialist - UK Strategic Sourcing Leader South

As a global company, Honeywell Technologies designs and manufactures technologies to address some of the world’s toughest challenges linked to global macro trends, such as energy efficiency, clean energy generation, safety and security, globalization and customer productivity. At Honeywell Building Solutions (HBS), we address these challenges specifically within the building environment. Our focus is installing, integrating and maintaining the systems that keep your facility safe, secure, comfortable, productive and energy efficient. We’re also a global leader in energy services, working with organizations to conserve energy, optimize building operations and leverage renewable energy sources. 

UK Strategic Sourcing Leader South (Location: Bracknell, UK) 

OBJECTIVE: 

Sourcing Leader is supposed to provide strategic sourcing support in a project business environment. The main goal of the role is to gain savings through negotiations of subcontracting spend during the execution phase of a project and increase Honeywell’s competitiveness by optimizing the subcontracting costs during the Pre-Bid phase. In this context, the candidate would work closely together with the project management, estimating and sales teams of the UK organization.  

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Establish and implement subcontract strategies

• Define, develop and maintain a formal documented district sourcing strategy based on business needs, using market and competitive data 

• Negotiate price, payment terms, and other delivery-and performance-related terms with selected supplier and subcontractors using applicable negotiation strategies to achieve Post Award Savings 

• Build and maintain strong supplier/subcontractor relationships  

• Drive the use of preferred subcontractors and incorporate / increase the use of negotiated catalogues 

1. Support development of cost estimate during proposal phase. 

• Proactively engage with Sales and estimating team in their front-end planning during estimation to understand requirements and develop project sourcing plans 

• Provide proposal support tied to the business area needs.  This includes initiating Requests for Proposals (RFP), reviewing/analyzing responses and providing guidance to the program during the subcontractor selection process.   

• Identify subcontractors to meet business requirements, ensure they are qualified in accordance with standard Honeywell HBS policies.  

• Review subcontractor requested modifications to Honeywell standard Terms and Conditions, if necessary, enter into negotiations. 

1. Subcontractor Purchase Order conversion and performance monitoring. 

• Prepare subcontractor contracts back-to-back with customer contracts in close cooperation with Solutions and Service team 

• Re-negotiate supplier and subcontractor offers in Post Award phase to achieve additional savings  

• Post-award actions involve achieving savings through re-bidding process, final negotiations and value engineering practices ensuring quality standards. 

• Throughout the performance period, communicate regularly with stakeholders on subcontractor performance, and take action when necessary to remedy unsatisfactory performance (claim preparation / resolution) in accordance with terms and conditions. 

1. Supply Chain initiatives 

• Increase effective utilization and adoption of procurement tool set including e-sourcing 

• Track and drive continuous improvement in PO compliance and sourcing efficiency 

• Support ensuring business purchase activity in accordance with standard Honeywell policies. 

1. Teamwork and Development: 

• Cross collaboration with other sourcing team members, fostering a culture of professional growth and high performance. 

• Conduct training sessions on sourcing best practices and market intelligence. 

1. Functional Leadership 

• Represent Supply function within the local leadership teams, acting as business partner and assuring alignment of business and functional goals and strategies 

• Managing and leading the supply function as focal point of contact for the district 

• Providing leadership and co-ordination for all supply initiatives and supporting teams such as BSC, Category Management, Indirect, Division, etc. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s Degree or University diploma – technical degree preferred. Masters degree preferred. 

• 5-8 years business Experience preferred, including 3-5 years in a relevant sourcing related capacity (i.e. strategic sourcing). 

• Proven experience in subcontractor negotiations, comprehensive understanding of commercial terms and conditions related to procurement of goods and services, and supply contracts 

• Experience in other similar business areas or skills will also be considered  

• Experience in project business related procurement, e. g. construction business, plant construction, etc. 

• Experience with SAP, Oracle or similar procurement systems preferred. 

• Strong communication skills – verbal and written, ability to communicate effectively to varied audiences (cross cultural) 

• Strong leadership skills 

• Proven track record that includes working collaboratively with supply teams and Engineering/Technical individuals regarding management of statement of work requirements and subcontractor deliverables 

• Self-motivated, able to perform role with minimal supervision, taking ownership and demonstrate sense of urgency 

• Able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment 

• Ability to work in a team environment to consistently achieve results 

• Strong organizational skills 

• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with internal customers and Honeywell subcontractors to meet or exceed business objectives. 

• Experience in multicultural environment 

• Preferred: Six Sigma and/or Lean green belt  

• Fluent in English