Regional Purchasing Category Manager

KONE

Kunshan, China
Direct materials sourcing
Supplier negotiations
Risk mitigation
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 is focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where employee engagement, sustainability, and ethical business practices are key.

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
  • Supplier negotiations
  • Risk mitigation
  • VAVE opportunities implementation
  • New product implementation
  • Production transfers management

Nice-to-have

  • Innovative and collaborative culture
  • Employee engagement focus
  • Sustainability integral part of culture
  • Ethical business practices
  • Co-workers trust and respect each other

Key Requirements

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

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