This position will be responsible for Sourcing Contracts Management and procurement\nrelated legal activities for Honeywell Building Solutions (HBS) UK &\nNordics region, and across Europe (English speaking). HBS installs, integrates\nand maintains the systems to help keep buildings and facilities safe, secure,\ncomfortable and cost-efficient, and is a leading provider of energy efficiency\nsolutions worldwide. HBS specializes in service of critical building systems,\nincluding heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), building\nautomation, fire, security and energy management. HBS is now looking for a strong candidate able\nto fill a Sourcing Contracts Manager role in the UK. This role will ensure a\nsolid sourcing and subcontractor/supplier contracts and legal support in a\ncomplex business environment and support the sourcing leaders in their\nnegotiation with subcontractors and suppliers from legal side.
The successful\ncandidate will be part of the HBS Europe Sourcing Leadership Team that is driving\nthe business in the country.
The role is based in Prague.
UK & Europe are very complex in terms of laws and regulations – and as\nsuch requires a Sourcing Contracts Manager has to adopt a solid understanding of\nour products and services, market mechanics and practices. Knowledge of\napplicable laws and regulations is of great importance to this function. Also,\nthe candidate needs to understand, apply and facilitate trainings regarding our\ninternal approval and compliance policies and needs to have a solid\nunderstanding of anti-corruption and anti-trust laws. Attendance to important\ninternal meetings, monthly reporting and trainings for our Sourcing teams are\nrequired on a regular basis. Traveling\nwill be required about 10-15% of the time.
Job\nResponsibilities:
Review customer contract terms and conditions and ensure that our subcontractors/suppliers accept the relevant points and ensure full back-to-back coverage with subcontractors/suppliers.Support sourcing negotiations to ensure subcontractor/supplier agrees to acceptable terms.Support the creation of FOA (strategic sourcing agreement) in the post-bid phase.Develop and improve on other sourcing contracting processes as required.Support Sourcing Leaders in any legal post-contract disputes with subcontractors/suppliers.Support our claims processes with subcontractors/suppliers as required, identify and mitigate contractual and commercial risks.Support the Sourcing Team in bidding processes, especially at complex bidding procedures.Provide timely weekly reports of contract metrics and complex legal issues.Knowledge\n& Qualification:
Solid knowledge of English Construction law civil, trade and contracting laws;Some knowledge of the Nordics and European regions would be a plus.Knowledge in public procurement law is a plus;Expertise and solid experience in contract negotiation principles and techniques;Understanding of financial concepts and impact of contract terms on those concepts;Solid knowledge of laws and regulations governing the contracts (construction law background);Ability to multi-task on a large number of complex contracts issues;Ability to find, argue and gain acceptance of new approaches and objectives;Ability to draft, deploy, train and apply policies and procedures in the field;Ability to work in a matrix organization and support the business from a functional leadership perspective.Education\n& Experience:
Education: Legal degree in English law or a comparable background – e.g. Master in Construction Law etc.Any additional legal or commercial education is a bonus.Experience: 7+ years in commercial business or industry, preferably large companies in construction or technology industries.Experience with high quality, high-cost products, services, and/or complex projects is a bonus.Experience in contractual dispute management.Sound experience in analyzing contract terms & conditions and intelligent assessment of risks. Strong contract negotiation and drafting skills.Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Function as a team player, friendly, polite and self-motivated, adaptable and goal-oriented, willing to be a business enabler.Our offer
Enjoy\n 25 vacation days per year.Benefit\n plus Cafeteria available to employees to support their health and\n wellbeing, incl. life insurance coverage, employer contribution to pension\n scheme.Recognition\n & referral bonus programs.Comprehensive\n induction, ongoing training and development to set you up for success,\n in-house and external learning platforms supporting development\n opportunities.Employee\n Assistance Program - Free and confidential service to help with any\n difficulties regarding work, life and personal or family matters.Frequent\n Employee Engagement activities fostering an inclusive and diverse work\n environment.Multisport\n Card, Makro Card, discount Vodafone and T-Mobile tarifs and multiple\n discount programs in our partner network.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at\nour company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national\norigin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or\ndisability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are\nprovided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or\ninterview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other\nbenefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request\naccommodation.
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