Regional Purchasing Category Manager

KONE Belgique & Luxembourg

Kunshan, China
Direct materials sourcing
Vave opportunities implementation
Supplier negotiations
The mission is to continuously improve Kone product and service competitiveness, strong quality performance and risk mitigation skills

Job Summary

  • The mission is to continuously improve Kone product and service competitiveness, strong quality performance and risk mitigation skills.
  • Main responsibilities include understanding business requirements, product development roadmap, supply market development and technology roadmaps, and leading respective supplier negotiations.
  • KONE focuses on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where employee engagement, sustainability, and ethical business practices are integral.

Matching Summary

The mission is to continuously improve Kone product and service competitiveness, strong quality performance and risk mitigation skills.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Direct materials sourcing
  • VAVE opportunities implementation
  • Supplier negotiations
  • Contract owner
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Sourcing budget management

Nice-to-have

  • Innovative and collaborative culture
  • Employee engagement focus
  • Sustainability integral part
  • Ethical business practices
  • Teamwork and mutual respect

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years in Sourcing skills and experience
  • B.Sc. or M.Sc. level degree
  • Excellent level of English is mandatory
  • Relevant supply chain and sourcing project management skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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