- Establish and implement subcontract strategies
- Define, develop, and maintain documented district sourcing strategies using market and competitive data
- Negotiate price, payment terms, and delivery- and performance-related terms with suppliers and subcontractors to achieve post-award savings
- Build and maintain supplier and subcontractor relationships
- Drive use of preferred subcontractors and negotiated catalogues
- Support cost-estimate development during the proposal phase
- Engage Sales and estimating teams in front-end planning and develop project sourcing plans
- Initiate RFPs, review and analyze responses, and guide subcontractor selection
- Identify and qualify subcontractors according to Honeywell HBS policies
- Review and negotiate subcontractor modifications to Honeywell standard terms and conditions
- Prepare subcontractor contracts back-to-back with customer contracts
- Re-negotiate supplier and subcontractor offers during the post-award phase
- Achieve savings through re-bidding, final negotiations, and value engineering while ensuring quality standards
- Monitor subcontractor performance, communicate with stakeholders, and remedy unsatisfactory performance
- Increase adoption of procurement tools, including e-sourcing
- Drive continuous improvement in purchase-order compliance and sourcing efficiency
- Support compliance with Honeywell purchasing policies
- Collaborate with sourcing team members and foster professional growth and high performance
- Conduct training on sourcing best practices and market intelligence
- Represent Supply within local leadership teams and align business and functional goals
- Lead the supply function as the district focal point
- Coordinate supply initiatives and support teams including BSC, Category Management, Indirect, and Division teams
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or University diploma – technical degree preferred
- 5-8 years business experience preferred, including 3-5 years in a relevant sourcing-related capacity
- 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 or plant construction
- Experience with SAP, Oracle, or similar procurement systems preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Experience managing statements of work requirements and subcontractor deliverables with supply teams and Engineering/Technical individuals
- Self-motivated, able to perform with minimal supervision, take ownership, and demonstrate urgency
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with internal customers and subcontractors
- Experience in a multicultural environment
- Fluent in English
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in subcontractor negotiations, procurement strategies, and supplier relationship management while ensuring compliance with organizational policies. Proficient in utilizing procurement systems and driving continuous improvement in sourcing efficiency.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Subcontractor Negotiations
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Procurement Systems (SAP, Oracle)
- Project Business Procurement
- Leadership Skills
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
- Subcontract Strategies
- Sourcing Strategies
- Cost-Estimate Development
- RFP Initiation and Analysis
- Contract Preparation
- Value Engineering
- Purchase-Order Compliance
- Market Intelligence
- Statements of Work Management
- Performance Monitoring
Soft Skills
- Strong Verbal Communication
- Strong Written Communication
- Self-Motivated
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
Industry Keywords
- Commercial Terms and Conditions
- Construction Business Procurement
- Multicultural Environment
- Honeywell Purchasing Policies
Tools & Technologies
- E-Sourcing Tools
- Procurement Systems
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Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist in Bracknell employer: Jobtailor
As a Client Services Coordinator at our dynamic company, you will thrive in a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. We offer comprehensive training, opportunities for advancement, and a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys a healthy work-life balance and the chance to engage with diverse clients, making every day rewarding and meaningful.
