We are currently looking for a Sourcing Contracts Manager for supporting BA - HBS EMEA and META, (English speaking) reporting to BA Procurement ISC Global General Counsel. This position will be primarily responsible for negotiating Govt. RFP’s, customer contracts and disputes & litigation (customer/ vendor/employment) management that may crop up from time to time.
HBS is a business unit under Honeywell International, Inc., and is a leader in providing integrated automation and software solutions, including process solutions, building solutions and energy efficient solutions.
HBS specializes in the service of critical building systems, including heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), building automation, fire, security and energy management. HBS is now looking for a strong candidate who can work with the Sourcing teams in EMEA and META to negotiate agreements with various suppliers to successfully complete these large and complex projects.
The successful candidate will be part of the **HBS Sourcing Leadership Team** and will assist in driving the business in EMEA and META.
**_The role is based in Prague, but may be negotiable._**
This role will require the successful candidate to quickly obtain a solid understanding of the building solutions’ products and services. Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations is of great importance to this function. Also, the candidate needs to understand, apply and facilitate trainings regarding our internal approval and compliance policies and needs to have a solid understanding of anti-corruption and anti-trust laws. Attendance to important internal meetings, monthly reporting and trainings for our Sourcing teams are required on a regular basis.
Traveling will be required about 10-15% of the time.
**Job Responsibilities:**
+ 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.
**Knowledge & Qualification:**
+ Solid knowledge of Construction law civil, trade and contracting laws is a plus;
+ Some knowledge of the Nordics and European regions would be a plus.
+ Knowledge in public procurement law is a plus;
+ Ensure implementation of and adherence to sound contract management and risk assessment policies
+ Negotiate difficult and complex contractual issues
+ Draft, analyze, interpret, and develop contract terms and conditions
+ Ability to multi-task on a large number of complex contract issues
+ Ability to deploy and gain acceptance of new approaches and objectives
+ Oversee, advise and support change order negotiations
+ Deploy training on terms and conditions, corporate policies and risk mitigation
+ Advise and assist management team in opportunity/risk assessment
**Education & Experience:**
+ Education: Legal degree or a comparable background – e.g. Master in Construction Law etc.
+ Any additional legal or commercial education is a bonus.
+ Experience: 5+ 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 25 vacation days per year.
+ Benefit plus Cafeteria available to employees to support their health and wellbeing, incl. life insurance coverage, employer contribution to pension scheme.
+ Recognition & referral bonus programs.
+ Comprehensive induction, ongoing training and development to set you up for success, in-house and external learning platforms supporting development opportunities.
+ Employee Assistance Program - Free and confidential service to help with any difficulties regarding work, life and personal or family matters.
+ Frequent Employee Engagement activities fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment.
+ Multisport Card, Makro Card, discount Vodafone and T-Mobile tarifs and multiple discount programs in our partner network.
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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