Buyer with German

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.

An excellent proficiency in both written and verbal German and English is absolutely vital in this role. The candidate will need to demonstrate an ability to understand and communicate on the telephone about complex issues with native German and English speakers, often with strong local accents.
Technical education / Bachelor degree or equivalentRelevant experience in Procurement, including significant period in a relevant sourcing related capacity (i.e. strategic sourcing).
Good understanding of and a proven track record in managing key elements of category management processes in Service, or a supply chain environment with similar characteristics, e.g. Indirect Spend.
Experience with SAP, Oracle or similar procurement systems would be beneficial. Proven track record that includes working collaboratively with supply teams and Engineering/Technical individuals and external suppliers.

1. First Line of contact and Supply Chain Support for UK Service (CORE)
Telephone and email contact for day to day supply chain issues for the German and UK service team and suppliers.
Advice on preferred and approved suppliers and pricing.
Handle questions from suppliers.
Give late delivery resolution.
Escalating financial problems to the India based finance/expediting teams and assisting with any suppliers on stop.
Support the delivery of formal category and supplier strategy for subcontractors. Support the service business by identifying opportunities for ad hoc price negotiation, payment term improvement and other delivery-related terms with suppliers, either directly or with the support of the German or UK based Service. Build strong supplier relationships and understanding of assigned category.
Work with the districts to maximize savings achieved during negotiation in accordance with standard Honeywell policy.

2. Sourcing (CORE)
Ensure new suppliers meet business requirements and qualify in accordance with standard Honeywell policies.
Ad Hoc Sourcing - Identifying suppliers and pricing for one off requirements. Negotiate best price. Increasing competitive tendering - Initiating requests for quotations (RFQ), obtaining three prices for one off or lower volume sub contract/service materials with higher value and/or multiple suppliers identifying cost savings. E sourcing - Increasing use of eSourcing tools, utilizing for non strategic purchases and lower value/risk categories.
Planning of sourcing opportunities - Produce Service Contract renewal calendar, with details of third party spend.
Service Renewals - Analysing suppliers and prices for Service Renewals (with low to medium 3rd party spend, delegated by SCM) to ensure maximum use of preferred suppliers and competitive pricing.
Renewals/Scope increases service projects - Assisting SCM, Service estimators in pricing new Service. Maintenance Project opportunities and service contract scope extensions.
Sourcing Plans - Assisting with the preparation of sourcing plans for Service eCAPs. Supply Chain Savings - Tracking Ad Hoc and Long Term Agreement savings.

3. Performance compliance (non core)
Throughout the performance period, communicate regularly with stakeholders on supplier performance and take action when necessary to remedy unsatisfactory performance (support claim preparation/ resolution) in accordance with terms and conditions.
4. Supply Chain initiatives (non core)
Support Service Category Managers on larger service initiatives, including Service projects. Support implementation of Common Process/Systems and other supply chain initiatives as required.

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