Regional Purchasing Category Manager

KONE Macedonia

Kunshan, China
Direct materials sourcing
Cost competitiveness
Vave opportunities implementation
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 supplier negotiations.
  • KONE focuses on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where employee engagement, sustainability, and ethical business practices are key values.

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
  • Cost competitiveness
  • VAVE opportunities implementation
  • Supplier negotiations
  • Contract ownership
  • Risk prevention
  • Supplier relationship 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
  • Ability and willingness to travel

Work Rights

Not specified

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