Sr Strategic Sourcing Specialist in Bucuresti

Are you ready to help us make the future? We are seeking a Sr. Strategic Sourcing Specialist for our Indirect Purchased Services Procurement team in the Bucharest, Romania area. The Purchased Services Procurement team is part of the Corporate Indirect Sourcing function within the Honeywell Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) Organization. This Sr. Strategic Sourcing Specialist position is critical to not only the success of Indirect Sourcing team, but also the overall Honeywell Integrated Supply Chain. This position is responsible for managing the procurement of services in alignment with business Leadership for the Human Resources (HR), Compensation & Benefits (C&B), and Talent Acquisition (TA) categories in the EMEA region per the Annual Operating and Strategic Plan. You will have responsibility for driving competitive category supply strategies to engage qualified external service providers to achieve cost savings and quality standards, improve working capital, negotiate contracts with advantageous terms for Honeywell, and optimize the structure and delivery of services in order to reduce spend. You will manage supplier performance to support your category and region and ensure supply continuity. You will ensure compliance with company business policies and procedures and utilize Honeywell’s digital procurement tools and systems to drive efficiency and transparency. All responsibilities require effective collaboration across multiple businesses and functions. The position reports directly to the Director of Strategic Sourcing for Purchased Services. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: ·Drive and execute Annual and Strategic Plan with supporting strategies ·Right and Fast execution of strategies to align with business growth and performance ·Manage HR, C&B and TA Category Strategies including spend analysis, Benchmarking, Cost, Market Analysis and Global Technology / Economic trends ·Ensure Relationship development and management with key suppliers ·Align with HR, IT, Legal, Business, Risk Management, Data Privacy, Data Security functional stakeholders ·Support the HR organization in making Honeywell a preferred employer ·Manage Supplier selection, RFQ and RFI process, Negotiation, Contracting and supplier performance processes ·Improve Working Capital through Payment Terms extensions, Payment cycle optimization, and Supply Chain FinancingQualifications: ·Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or related field ·3 years’ experience in Procurement ·Experience negotiating contracts ·Ability to think strategically and plan for both short-term and long-term results ·Willingness to challenge the status quo ·Proactive engagement with stakeholders and suppliers ·Ability to work independently and make decisions within an environment of change and uncertainty ·Experience working in and/or leading a team ·Project Management and/or Contract Management Experience ·Good communication skillsWe Offer:A culture that fosters inclusion, diversity and innovationMarket specific training and ongoing personal developmentCareer growth opportunities;Experienced leaders to support your professional development;International work environment;If this is your dream role, then we'd love to hear from you.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.