Job Information
Honeywell Subcontract Category Lead – META in New Cairo, Egypt
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Reports to: Global Subcontract Leader (Solid Line); Regional Sourcing Leader
Business: Honeywell Corporate / Center of Excellence (COE)
POSITION SUMMARY
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.
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.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s 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.
Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments – powered by our Honeywell Forge software – that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.
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.