Regional Purchasing Category Manager

KONE GmbH

Kunshan, China
Direct materials sourcing
Supplier management
Cost competitiveness
The mission of KONE DM Purchasing is to continuously improve Kone product and service competitiveness, strong quality performance and risk mitigation skills

Job Summary

  • The mission of KONE DM Purchasing 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.

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Direct materials sourcing
  • Supplier management
  • Cost competitiveness
  • VAVE opportunities implementation
  • New product introduction
  • Risk mitigation skills

Nice-to-have

  • Innovative and collaborative working culture
  • Employee engagement
  • Sustainability integral part of culture
  • Ethical business practices
  • 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
  • Ability and willingness to travel

Work Rights

Not specified

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