Procurement Buyer (2 years contract)

Honeywell is a Fortune 100 company that invents and manufactures technologies to address tough challenges linked to global macro trends such as safety, security, and energy. With approximately 122,000 employees worldwide, including more than 19,000 engineers and scientists, we have an unrelenting focus on quality, delivery, value, and technology in everything we make and do.

We have an opportunity for a Procurement Buyer to join us at Honeywell, in Bucharest, where you will be responsible to plan, organize and control strategic activities surrounding the acquisition of materials and services that embodies the major piece part and/or device commodities. This is a hybrid role, 3 + 2 days model.

The position will also align the supply base strategies with the Mainz Site Leader within PMT (Performance materials and technologies). The focus will be on the Supply Base Management strategy to achieve lowest total costs, effective asset management, continuous quality improvement, delivery and cycle time performance improvement and early supplier involvement in product development.

Qualifications/Experience/Skills

Bachelor degree in engineering or economics, with proven knowledge/experience of/with business administration or bachelor degree in business administration, with proven knowledge of technical design and engineering
5+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing with a focus in international supply base management
Ability to work in a cross functional, team-oriented environment
Superior oral and written communication skills
Good organizational skills with an ability to prioritize
Competent appearance, negotiation skills and assertiveness
Ability to build teamwork to accomplish business objectives
English fluent speaking and writing
German fluent speaking and writing
Rapid problem solving skills
Good knowledge in SAP and MS Office
Good knowledge of contract laws
Willingness to travel

Key Responsibilities

Through the analysis of current spend, processes and practices, execute on an overall sourcing strategy that supports the goals of the PMT business supplier consolidation, process standardization, material cost reduction, working capital improvements, and lead time reduction.
Ensure appropriate sourcing measures and metrics are in place and deployed that measure progress against initiatives and develop necessary corrective action plans.
Select and manage required suppliers who have the capacity and capability to meet the material and subcontract needs of the business.
Develop and implement Annual Operating Plan (AOP) covering selected commodities and suppliers.
Establish and manage key supplier performance goals and objectives consistent with the business strategy and ensuring continuous material supply.
Prepare and execute RFQ’s (Request for Quotations) and e -Auctions.
Analyse demand and prices to identify new cost reduction projects.
Analyse seller market.
Create and prepare contracts for suppliers and ensure implementation.
Support inventory reduction projects.
Coordinate relocation and CE/VE projects.
Manage negotiations and sourcing decisions covering selected suppliers.
Manage and negotiate supply agreements in support of overall supply chain goals and objectives.
Coordinate the work of Mainz buyers for Tier 3 escalations from the site
Act as a role model for other strategic and operational buyers, provide support
Act as a sourcing lead for the internal and external audits (ISO, compliance audits)

Our offer

Hybrid Working Model: Enjoy the flexibility of a 3/2 hybrid working arrangement, combining office collaboration with the comfort of remote work.
Comprehensive Benefits: Access medical insurance, generous annual leave, and meal vouchers to support your overall well-being.
Comprehensive induction, ongoing training and development to set you up for success.
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.

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• Medical insurance
• Laptop
• Meal vouchers