Subcontract Category Lead – META

Reports to: Global Subcontract Leader (Solid Line); Regional Sourcing Leader

Business: Honeywell Corporate / Center of Excellence (COE)

Honeywell is seeking an experienced Subcontract Category Lead to manage and strengthen a regional network of subcontractors across the Middle East. This role ensures Honeywell has a high-performing reliable and competitively priced supply base across electrical (70%) and other technical trades (30%). Responsibilities include developing subcontractor strategies improving cost competitiveness driving performance and supporting early-stage bid and estimation activities.

- Lead sourcing and management for regional subcontractors.

- Expand and maintain a strong reliable supplier base.

- Build relationships with contractors across the Middle East.

- Ensure subcontractors meet Honeywell standards.

- Partner with Proposal & Estimation teams for high-quality inputs.

- Validate estimates and identify risks.

- Support competitive bid strategies.

- Lead negotiations including rate-card development.

- Standardize subcontract templates and processes.

- Ensure compliance with regional laws and Honeywell policies.

- Develop and deploy KPIs.

- Establish preferred subcontractor programs.

- Support capability-building initiatives.

- Improve bid package development processes.

- Drive adoption of procurement tools.

- Support cost model and should-cost tools.

- Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field.

- 7-10 years subcontracting experience in EPC or construction environments.

- Strong background in low-voltage electrical trades.

- Strong negotiation relationship-building and communication skills.

- Experience in multicultural environments.

Six Sigma Green Belt CIPS CPM Lean APICS.

- Strategic Relationship Building

- Communication Excellence

- Customer Focus

- Negotiation

- Planning & Organizing

- Technical Knowledge

This role is critical in enabling Honeywell to win and execute major Middle East projects while driving excellence in subcontractor performance and cost competitiveness.