Regional Purchasing Category Manager

KONE GmbH

Kunshan, China
10+ years sourcing experience
Supplier negotiation leadership
Vave opportunity identification
The role is responsible for driving product cost competitiveness and implementing VAVE opportunities to maximize value for KONE customers

Job Summary

  • The role is responsible for driving product cost competitiveness and implementing VAVE opportunities to maximize value for KONE customers.
  • Candidates must lead supplier negotiations, manage production transfers, and act as the contract owner for nominated contracts.
  • KONE fosters an innovative culture focused on sustainability, ethical business practices, and employee engagement.

Matching Summary

The role is responsible for driving product cost competitiveness and implementing VAVE opportunities to maximize value for KONE customers.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years sourcing experience
  • Supplier negotiation leadership
  • VAVE opportunity identification
  • Supply chain risk mitigation
  • Cross-functional team collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • Elevator or escalator business knowledge
  • Engineering or Supply Chain degree
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking
  • Change management capabilities
  • High energy and integrity

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years in Sourcing skills
  • B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree preferred
  • Excellent level of English mandatory
  • Willingness to travel required

Work Rights

Not specified

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