Sr Strategic Sourcing Spec

The purpose of this position is to implement Global - Pacific Supply Chain policy and exceed annual Goals in Honeywell Building Solutions. The Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist is the key role responsible for procurement activities within the HBS business. This position is an integral part of the Supply Management team, working closely with the Regional Supply Management Leader (RSML), District General managers, GCSC/COE Leadership, Functional Transformation, Project, Service and Field teams to deliver value and achieve organizational goals

Key Responsibilities

Support development of cost estimate during proposal phase

• Identify suppliers / subcontractors to meet business requirements, qualify suppliers / subcontractors in accordance with standard Honeywell policies.
• Drive the use of preferred suppliers and use of negotiated catalogues by operations estimating team.
• Create Requests for Quotation to gather bids from multiple suppliers / subcontractors.
• Review and evaluate bids for compliance with Honeywell requirements.
• Review supplier/subcontractor-requested modifications to Honeywell standard Terms and Conditions, if necessary, enter into negotiations.
  

Establish detailed procurement plan post-booking.

• Work with Operations to create purchasing and contract renewals schedule based on site requirements.
• Negotiate price, and other delivery-related terms with selected supplier / subcontractor.
• Use applicable negotiation strategies to achieve savings / productivity, including the use of a reverse auction tool set.
• Record any savings achieved during negotiation in accordance with standard Honeywell policy.
  

Subcontract Purchase Order conversion and performance monitoring

• Convert subcontract requisitions into purchase orders, reviewing Scope of Work and applicable documentation for conformance with Honeywell requirements.
• Throughout project (renewals) / service activity, communicate regularly with Operations on subcontractor performance, and take action when necessary to remedy unsatisfactory performance in accordance with subcontract terms and conditions.
  

Implementation of Supply Chain initiatives

• Ensure compliance to bid deviation policy
• partner with Operations Leaders to prioritise Sourcing objectives ie respond in timely fashion to scope requests & support them on leading change within their region to adhere to Sourcing requirements
• Drive savings while at the same time improve controllership
• Work closely with the Corporate Audit team on audit items/clarification
• Assist in auditing business purchase activity in accordance with standard Honeywell policies.
• Lead effort to move top Suppliers/Subcontractors to electronic ordering, catalogues & e-invoicing tools.
• Assist COE/Branch Procurement Specialists as necessary with invoice resolution and payment queries from suppliers / subcontractors, working with Accounts Payable / Finance or Operations as required.
• Support projects to drive working capital improvements.
  

Commodity Management

• Develop Commodity Strategies to strong Supplier relationships to ensure value added content in the purchasing process.
• Analyze and monitor their commodities market to identified business opportunities and risks
• Establish expertise in each assigned commodity in relevant LOB through understanding their products, services, underlying cost factors and their effect on quality, delivery and cost (QCD).
• Identify national opportunities to consolidate subcontractors, service or material suppliers achieving economies of scale and obtaining best scheduled of rates of the market
  

Health Safety & Environment

• Implement Honeywell’s environmental policies and procedures, minimise resource waste, and actively participate in initiatives that reduce environmental impact.
  

Key Experience & Capabilities

• Relevant Supply Chain qualifications (eg. MCIOB)
• Experience in a Purchasing, Supply Chain and/or Materials Management environment required.
• Experience in the Facilities Management/construction industry required.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle or similar procurement systems preferred.
• Have atleast 5-7 years experience in the Main-Con or GC ecosystem in Singapore
• Strong communication skills – verbal and written, ability to communicate effectively to varied audiences – having local language capability (Chinese) will be a definite advantage
• Microsoft Office – Access, Excel, Word, Outlook
• Self-motivated, able to perform role with minimal supervision
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Ability to work in a team environment to consistently achieve results & achievement.
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with internal customers and Honeywell suppliers to meet or exceed business objectives.
• Understanding of and experience with supplier and subcontractor negotiations, understanding of commercial terms and conditions related to procurement of goods and services
• Understanding of local taxes, Import and export procedures Construction industry expertise