Associate Sourcing Manager-sourcing Dm

KONE Bulgaria

Category strategy development
Supplier relationship management
Cost optimization initiatives
Define and implement category strategies aligned with company goals, including market analysis and benchmarking

Job Summary

  • Define and implement category strategies aligned with company goals, including market analysis and benchmarking.
  • Develop strong relationships with key suppliers, negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to achieve cost savings and mitigate risks.
  • KONE fosters an innovative and collaborative working culture, valuing individual contributions and promoting employee engagement, sustainability, and ethical practices.

Matching Summary

Define and implement category strategies aligned with company goals, including market analysis and benchmarking.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Category Strategy Development
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Cost Optimization Initiatives
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Performance Monitoring and KPIs

Nice-to-have

  • Innovative and collaborative culture
  • Employee engagement focus
  • Ethical business practices
  • Trust and respect among co-workers

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years in procurement, sourcing, or category management
  • 3+ years in team management
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering (Master's preferred)

Work Rights

Not specified

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