Location: Cairo, Egypt

Reports to: Global Subcontract Leader (Solid Line); Regional Sourcing Leader

Business: Honeywell Corporate / Center of Excellence (COE)

POSITION SUMMARY

Honeywell is seeking an experienced Subcontract Category Lead to manage and strengthen a regional network of subcontractors across the Middle East. This role ensures Honeywell has a high-performing, reliable, and competitively priced supply base across electrical (≈70%) and other technical trades (≈30%). Responsibilities include developing subcontractor strategies, improving cost competitiveness, driving performance, and supporting early-stage bid and estimation activities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.

• 7-10 years subcontracting experience in EPC or construction environments.

• Strong background in low-voltage electrical trades.

• Strong negotiation, relationship-building, and communication skills.

• Experience in multicultural environments.

Preferred Certifications:

Six Sigma Green Belt, CIPS, CPM, Lean, APICS.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

• Strategic Relationship Building

• Communication Excellence

• Customer Focus

• Negotiation

• Planning & Organizing

• Technical Knowledge

WHY HONEYWELL?

This role is critical in enabling Honeywell to win and execute major Middle East projects while driving excellence in subcontractor performance and cost competitiveness.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Subcontractor Strategy, Sourcing & Relationship Management

• Lead sourcing and management for regional subcontractors.

• Expand and maintain a strong, reliable supplier base.

• Build relationships with contractors across the Middle East.

• Ensure subcontractors meet Honeywell standards.

2. Proposal, Estimation & Pre-Construction Collaboration

• Partner with Proposal & Estimation teams for high-quality inputs.

• Validate estimates and identify risks.

• Support competitive bid strategies.

3. Contracting, Negotiation & Commercial Management

• Lead negotiations including rate-card development.

• Standardize subcontract templates and processes.

• Ensure compliance with regional laws and Honeywell policies.

4.

Performance Management & Capability Development:

• Develop and deploy KPIs.

• Establish preferred subcontractor programs.

• Support capability-building initiatives.

5. Process, Tools & Continuous Improvement

• Improve bid package development processes.

• Drive adoption of procurement tools.

• Support cost model and should-cost tools.