Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Honeywell Building Automation; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology firm is seeking a Sr Strategic Sourcing Specialist in Bracknell. The role involves developing subcontract strategies to optimize costs and increase competitiveness. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s degree, substantial experience in sourcing and negotiations, and the ability to collaborate effectively. This position offers a hybrid working model supporting professional growth and innovation.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Inclusive work environment

Market-specific training

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of business experience preferred, including 3-5 years in strategic sourcing.
• Proven experience in negotiating with subcontractors and understanding procurement terms.
• Ability to establish strong relationships with internal customers.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement sourcing strategies based on project needs.
• Support cost estimation and develop project sourcing plans.
• Monitor performance and track sourcing efficiency.

Skills

Strong negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Project procurement experience

Collaboration with sales and engineering

Education

Bachelor's Degree or University diploma

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Sr Strategic Sourcing Specialist 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 PreBid phase.

In this context, the candidate would work closely together with the project management, estimating and sales teams of the UK organization. Hybrid Work Module, 3 days from Office and 2 Days from Home, Bracknell Honeywell UK.

Key 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Teamwork and Development - Cross collaboration with other sourcing team members, fostering a culture of professional growth and high performance.
6. Functional Leadership - Represent Supply function within the local leadership teams, acting as business partner and assuring alignment of business and functional goals and strategies.

Requirements:

• 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 project business related procurement, e. g. construction business, plant construction, etc. Experience with SAP, Oracle or similar procurement systems preferred.
• Proven track record that includes working collaboratively with supply teams and Engineering/Technical individuals regarding management of statement of work requirements and subcontractor deliverables
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with internal customers and Honeywell subcontractors to meet or exceed business objectives.

Our Offer:

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A dynamic and inclusive work environment that fosters innovation and growth.
• A culture that fosters inclusion, diversity, and innovation in an international work environment
• Market specific training and ongoing personal development.
• Experienced leaders to support your professional development