As a Director - Purchasing at Honeywell, in Bucharest or Lugoj, you will be responsible for providing Procurement operational leadership, expertise and best value solutions to the Purchasing organization. Driving transformation in Procure-to-Pay value stream to improve efficiency, quality and speed.
This is a hybrid role, 3 days at the office + 2 days work from home model.
Honeywell
Honeywell Building Automation is transforming the way every building operates to help improve the quality of life for the people who use them. With a portfolio featuring software, hardware and services, Honeywell takes an outcome-focused approach to help building owners and operators improve safety and security, energy and operational efficiencies to create a better building experience.
Helping to Transform Buildings to be Safer and More Operationally and Energy Efficient.
Key responsibilities
Responsible to managed buyers’ and supervisors’ execution and performance including placement, health management, material availability. Work with cross-functional teams especially Sourcing and Planning to enable executable scheduling changes and deliver forecast to suppliers. Manage and own supplier lead time and ensure it’s at or better than market accepted lead time (MALT). Coordinate work with suppliers, Risk Management and Business Unit partners on commercial issues, terms and conditions and specifications. Ensure that purchased materials are aligned with operational needs, considering cost, quality and timeliness of delivery ensuring continuity of supply. Develop and execute ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement. Maintain the accuracy level of a 100% on supplier set up, and supplier master data | PIR setup; price, terms, shipping | update material master lead-times | update/Maintain optimum MOQ | implement award pricing. Drive automation and touchless supply chain to improve through put yield, data accuracy, on-time payment. Develop KPI in alignment with SBG expectations and drive supplier performance in partnership with cross-functional teams. Build a high performing Global Purchasing team and develop talent pipeline. Key skills and qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or related field; Master’s degree or MBA preferred. 10+ years of progressive experience in Procurement, Purchasing, or Supply Chain, with senior leadership responsibility in a manufacturing environment. Proven capability to lead and develop global or regional purchasing teams, including performance management and talent pipeline development. Strong expertise in Procure‑to‑Pay (P2P) operations, purchasing execution, and operational transformation. Demonstrated experience managing supplier relationships, commercial negotiations, contracts, and continuity of supply. Solid understanding of cross‑functional collaboration with Sourcing, Planning, Risk Management, and Business Units. Proven track record in driving automation, touchless supply chain initiatives, and continuous improvement. Advanced knowledge of ERP systems (., SAP) and supplier/master data management with high accuracy standards. Strong analytical, KPI management, and data‑driven decision‑making skills aligned with business objectives. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and change leadership skills in a global, matrixed organization. Our offer
3 + 2 hybrid work arrangement to support your work-life balance Competitive Salary regularly increased based on your performance Enjoy 25 vacation days per year, plus extra days off for life's special events We provide meal vouchers Flexible benefits basket with monthly budget allocated (top up medical insurance, life insurance, pension, vacation/ cultural/ fuel vouchers) Medical Insurance Plan paid by the company Christmas and Easter bonuses Recognition & referral bonus programs Comprehensive induction, ongoing training and development to set you up for success In-house and external learning platforms (Udemy) to continue to expand your skills Work experience opportunities to help you grow your career with us Global employee networks to help you connect and grow Employee Assistance Program - Free and confidential service to help with any difficulties regarding work, life and personal or family matters In case of unfortunate events, we support you by offering you free days and financial support (handled on a case by case basis) or Family financial aids Access Integrity line - Any workplace issues or violations that need to be raised in good faith, can be communicated in a safe, private and confidential environment Your family is growing while working at Honeywell? We congratulate you by offering special bonuses Frequent Employee Engagement activities fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment Fresh fruit days in the office 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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