We have an opportunity for a Cost Management Specialist to join us at Honeywell, in Bucharest, where you will be responsible for managing and overseeing the end-to-end purchase order (PO) process for Honeywell Marketing, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. This role coordinates with internal stakeholders, finance, and procurement to facilitate vendor set-up, PO creation, processing, record keeping, and closure. The Specialist also manages the pass-through process with primary media vendors, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience for stakeholders. In addition, this role analyzes purchasing data to identify trends and opportunities for cost savings, always maintaining a strong focus on data quality and accuracy.

This is a hybrid role, 3 days at the office + 2 days work from home model.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the complete purchase order lifecycle: receive required documentation, initiate PO with finance, process and track PO, maintain records, and close PO upon completion.
• Ensure all PO activities comply with company policies, procedures, and audit requirements.
• Coordinate with procurement for vendor set-up and onboarding, ensuring all necessary documentation is collected and processed.
• Oversee the pass-through process with primary media vendors, facilitating timely and accurate transactions for stakeholders.
• Monitor and manage goods receipts, accruals, and PO closure in collaboration with finance.
• Maintain accurate and organized records for all PO and vendor activities.
• Analyze purchasing data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for cost savings.
• Proactively monitor for data quality issues, investigate inconsistencies, and work with relevant teams to resolve and prevent errors.
• Support process improvements and standardization efforts within cost management.

Key skills and qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in purchase order management, procurement, or vendor coordination.
• Strong understanding of PO processes, compliance, and record keeping.
• Experience working with finance and procurement teams.
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

WE VALUE

• Proficiency in relevant business systems (e.g., Workfront, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms).
• Experience in marketing or media vendor management.
• Analytical skills for identifying cost savings and process improvements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with Honeywell’s procurement and finance processes.

Our offer

• 3 + 2 hybrid work arrangement to support your work-life balance
• Competitive Salary regularly increased based on your performance
• Enjoy 25 vacation days per year, plus extra days off for life's special events
• We provide meal vouchers
• Flexible benefits basket with monthly budget allocated (top up medical insurance, life insurance, pension, vacation/ cultural/ fuel vouchers)
• Medical Insurance Plan paid by the company
• Christmas and Easter bonuses
• Recognition & referral bonus programs
• Comprehensive induction, ongoing training and development to set you up for success
• In-house and external learning platforms (Udemy) to continue to expand your skills
• Work experience opportunities to help you grow your career with us
• Global employee networks to help you connect and grow
• Employee Assistance Program - Free and confidential service to help with any difficulties regarding work, life and personal or family matters
• In case of unfortunate events, we support you by offering you free days and financial support (handled on a case by case basis) or Family financial aids
• Access Integrity line - Any workplace issues or violations that need to be raised in good faith, can be communicated in a safe, private and confidential environment
• Your family is growing while working at Honeywell? We congratulate you by offering special bonuses
• Frequent Employee Engagement activities fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment
• Fresh fruit days in the office

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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