THE FUTURE IS WHAT WE MAKE IT.Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager Location: Sydney (NSW)

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We are seeking a Senior Sourcing Manager to lead the multi-cultural team of sourcing and purchasing specialists overseeing spending on Direct Materials and Subcontracting services and supporting Projects and Services business within HBS Pacific region.

The main goal of the role is to increase Honeywell’s competitiveness by optimizing the subcontracting and third-party material costs during the Pre Bid phase and help the business win opportunities by obtaining the lowest total cost through strategic SubK partnerships programs and cost optimization, as well as further improve margins in the execution phase through productivity initiatives. In this context, the candidate would work closely together with project management, estimating, and sales teams of the Pacific organization.

This position will be responsible for transforming regional sourcing through establishment and disciplined execution of a robust procurement strategy aligned with the business strategy. You will be responsible for developing and executing annual and strategic operating plans and driving KPIs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead multi-cultural sourcing teams to achieve goals as set by specific project charters and/or as set by the business.
• Establish regional SubK sourcing strategy that ensures a cost competitive position for Honeywell compared to the market, and help the business win new opportunities
• Develop SubK Partnership program in order to create a strong pool of reliable Subcontractors and partners that can enable Honeywell wins
• Drive Sourcing transformation and implementation of digital tools (SubK Should Cost, eRFQ/e Auction, Bid Levelling, etc)
• Optimize Pacific sourcing organization structure to enable business growth
• Secure products/services at the most competitive price in the market.
• Ensure the teams identify and manage risks/opportunities.
• Ensure all quality, delivery, and pricing objectives are being met.
• Act as key escalation point to resolve roadblocks to the execution of the projects sourcing-wise, as per plan.
• Deliver business results including pre-award savings, productivity, win-rate, working capital improvement, supplier performance (quality and delivery) and continuity of supply.
• Provide long- and short-term strategic sourcing plans consistent with and supportive of company goals and objectives.
• Select and manage suppliers who have the capacity and capability to meet the needs of the business.
• Identify leading practices from inside and outside of Honeywell for implementation/adoption of the regional sourcing processes and strategies
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with key internal customers, i.e. Operations, P&E, Sales, as well as with key external subcontractors and suppliers.

Key Experience & Capabilities:

• Bachelor’s Degree or University diploma – technical degree preferred. Masters degree preferred.
• 8-10 years business Experience preferred, including 3-5 years in a relevant sourcing leadership 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, 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 Proposal and Estimation/Engineering/Operations/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

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