Excellent Contracts Representative opportunity within Honeywell At Honeywell, we look for people driven by a desire to contribute, be challenged and grow. Our people make Honeywell a special company and are a key competitive advantage. Contracts professionals located all around the world are integral part of teams negotiating agreements with Honeywell customers and suppliers. They protect the company against unjustifiable risks resulting from business transactions providing support and guidance to Sales and Procurement organizations. They make sure that final contractual documents include all deal parameters approved in accordance with respective approval processes and Honeywell business is conducted in a way respecting the highest ethical standards, internal company policies and local and international laws. Responsibilities:
Responsible for contract management support throughout contract life cycle - provides contractual and administrative support (analysis, review, drafting, negotiation flow-down, interpretation of a contract and all related documents, and dispute resolution) in assigned areas of responsibility;
Identifies and mitigates risks connected with non-standard conditions and proposed changes in contractual documents;
Advises internal clients, including Honeywell’s Integrated Supply Chain, concerning contractual requirements; recognizes emerging issues;
Develops and maintains strong working relationships primarily with assigned customers, and stakeholders within Honeywell’s organization ensuring provision of top-class service and high customer satisfaction;
Drafts language for such documents as contract amendments, claim settlement agreements, claim letters, letters of assurance, Memorandums of Understanding, Memorandums of agreements.
Negotiates less complex agreements with suppliers such as non-disclosure agreements, contract amendments, and supplier long-term agreements (low spend and complexity).
Ensures compliance with corporate policies and procedures applicable to contracting and contract management; that includes liaising with the Law department and other stakeholders within Honeywell for review and approval of unusual terms;
Focuses on continual improvement in the speed, quality, and simplicity of contract formation and management processes, without compromising compliance;
Uses six sigma / lean methodologies and global resources to reduce inefficiencies and improve responsiveness; and
Supports Honeywell Procurement Contracts and Honeywell business Integrated Supply Chain initiatives as required.This position will be based in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico or Mexico City, MX and reports to a Senior Contracts Manager in Phoenix, AZMUST HAVE:
Bachelor's degree in business management or other related field with five plus years experience in commercial or government contracting; understanding of contract law or
Understanding of contract law
Proficiency in English
Additional Qualifications:
Advanced graduate degree with two plus years experience in commercial or government contracting or related field
JD or MBA preferred
Superior communications skills (both oral and written); ability to function as member of virtual team
Ability to analyze and interpret contract terms and conditions
Integrity and strong focus on compliance with internal standards and policies
Sound business judgment, strong problem solving and analytical skills
Ability to prioritize work and coordinate multiple tasks within time constraints
Demonstrated ability to influence and deal tactfully and confidentially with internal and external customers in a dynamic environment
Government or commercial contracting or procurement experience including intellectual property, export control, and uniform commercial code requirements preferred
Working knowledge of procurement contract administration including legal, procurement, accounting requirements, international contracting laws, and negotiations desirable
Experience in negotiating preferred.
MS Office literacy
Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.