We have an opportunity for a Lead Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join us at Honeywell, in Bucharest, where you will be a pivotal leader in steering the success of our Sourcing initiatives. With your extensive, hands-on experience in Sourcing/Procurement, you will lead end-to-end suppliers’ management, supply base optimization, business continuity, stakeholders support, and cost & margin improvement.

You will report directly to our Indirect Sourcing Director, and you’ll work out of our Bucharest, Romania location on a hybrid work schedule.

In this role, you will impact on the overall effectiveness of our indirect sourcing operations, ensuring that processes are streamlined, costs are minimized, and quality standards are met. Your contributions will be essential in fostering a culture of operational excellence and driving strategic initiatives across the organization.

This is a hybrid role, 3 days at the office and 2 days work from home model.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as category manager for all 3rd party supplier procurement requirements supporting Honeywell’s Human Resources, Marketing, Sales and Travel functions.
• Develop, deploy and manage global Category Strategies including Spend analysis, Benchspaning, Cost reduction, Market Analysis and Global Technology / Economic trends.
• Partner closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure early sourcing engagement, alignment on key business objectives and effective execution of sourcing initiatives. Deploy a regular and effective engagement model with the key stakeholders and suppliers that provides consistent communication and alignment.
• Identify strategic partners, negotiate and manage contracts and suppliers, develop a Preferred Supplier List with competitive rate cards and payment terms.
• Lead and manage supplier selection, RFx processes, Negotiation, Contracting and supplier performance processes.
• Consistently deliver year-over-year productivity, payment term improvements and other Indirect Sourcing goals.

Key skills and qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Commodity Management/Procurement/Supply Chain experience; preferrable in Indirect Sourcing.
• Experience in developing Supply Base Management strategies with a proven record of delivering key business results.
• Strong negotiation skills, fluent in drafting and negotiating contract terms and conditions.
• Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong English skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and drive actionable insights.
• Experience with sourcing and procurement processes, including supplier management and contract negotiation.
• Familiarity with relevant tools and technologies for Sourcing, data analysis and project management.

We value

• Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Supply Chain, Technology or Finance.
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration
• Demonstrate Honeywell behaviors Drive Accountability Culture, Be Courageous, and Win Together.
• Project Management and Contract Management Experience
• Professional Certifications in Project/Supply Chain/ Procurement/Contract Management
• Demonstrated Business and Financial Acumen
• Experience with SAP or site relevant ERP systems, E-Sourcing Platforms, Request for Quotation Tools, Project Management Tools
• Experience with Six Sigma and Lean Tools
• Independent and strategic thinker who is highly motivated with boundless energy to get stuff done
• Desire to innovate, disrupt and challenge the status quo
• Experience leveraging analytics for measurable business improvement

Our offer

• 3 days from office, 2 days from home hybrid work arrangement to support your work-life balance
• Competitive Salary regularly increased based on your performance
• Enjoy 25 vacation days per year, plus extra days off for lifes special events
• We provide meal vouchers
• Flexible benefits basket with monthly budget allocated (top up medical insurance, life insurance, pension, vacation/ cultural/ fuel vouchers)
• Medical Insurance Plan paid by the company
• Christmas and Easter bonuses
• Recognition & referral bonus programs
• Comprehensive induction, ongoing training and development to set you up for success
• In-house and external learning platforms (Udemy) to continue to expand your skills
• Work experience opportunities to help you grow your career with us
• Global employee networks to help you connect and grow
• Employee Assistance Program - Free and confidential service to help with any difficulties regarding work, life and personal or family matters
• In case of unfortunate events, we support you by offering you free days and financial support (handled on a case by case basis) or Family financial aids
• Access Integrity line - Any workplace issues or violations that need to be raised in good faith, can be communicated in a safe, private and confidential environment
• Your family is growing while working at Honeywell? We congratulate you by offering special bonuses
• Frequent Employee Engagement activities fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment
• Fresh fruit days in the office

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

ABOUT HONEYWELL

Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the worlds most critical challenges around energy, safety, security, air travel, productivity, and global urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company committed to introducing state-of-the-art technology solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and safety in high growth businesses in broad-based, attractive industrial end spanets. Our products and solutions enable a safer, more comfortable, and more productive world, enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe.

THE BUSINESS UNIT

Honeywell Aerospace Technologies (AT) products and services are found on virtually every commercial, defense, and space aircraft in the world. We build aircraft engines, cockpit and cabin electronics, wireless connectivity systems, mechanical components and more, and connect many of them via our high-speed Wi-Fi offerings. Our solutions create healthier air travel, more fuel-efficient and better-maintained aircraft, more direct and on-time flight arrivals, safer skies and airports, and more comfortable flights, along with several innovations and services that reflect exciting and emerging new transportation methods such as autonomous and supersonic flights. Revenues in 2023 for Honeywell Aerospace Technology were $14B and there are approximately 21,000 employees globally.

Join us now and be part of a global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers, and doers who make the things that make the future!

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