Subcontract Category Lead – META
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Job Summary
Location: Cairo Egypt
Reports to: Global Subcontract Leader (Solid Line); Regional Sourcing Leader
Business: Honeywell Corporate / Center of Excellence (COE)
POSITION SUMMARYHoneywell 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.
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Subcontractor Strategy Sourcing & Relationship Management
- 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.
2. Proposal Estimation & Pre-Construction Collaboration
- Partner with Proposal & Estimation teams for high-quality inputs.
- Validate estimates and identify risks.
- Support competitive bid strategies.
3. Contracting Negotiation & Commercial Management
- Lead negotiations including rate-card development.
- Standardize subcontract templates and processes.
- Ensure compliance with regional laws and Honeywell policies.
4. Performance Management & Capability Development
- Develop and deploy KPIs.
- Establish preferred subcontractor programs.
- Support capability-building initiatives.
5. Process Tools & Continuous Improvement
- Improve bid package development processes.
- Drive adoption of procurement tools.
- Support cost model and should-cost tools.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 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.
Preferred Certifications:
Six Sigma Green Belt CIPS CPM Lean APICS.
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
- Strategic Relationship Building
- Communication Excellence
- Customer Focus
- Negotiation
- Planning & Organizing
- Technical Knowledge
WHY HONEYWELL
This role is critical in enabling Honeywell to win and execute major Middle East projects while driving excellence in subcontractor performance and cost competitiveness.
Key Skills
About Company
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