Kone Corporation is seeking a Regional Purchasing Category Manager in Kunshan, China. The role emphasizes driving product cost competitiveness, supplier negotiation, and continuous improvement within the purchasing category, requiring over 10 years of sourcing experience, ideally in the elevator/escalator industry
Job Summary
The role is responsible for driving product cost competitiveness and implementing VAVE opportunities within the global purchasing organization.
Candidates must lead supplier negotiations, manage production transfers, and ensure supply resilience while minimizing cost impacts.
KONE fosters an innovative culture focused on sustainability, ethical business practices, and employee engagement.
Matching Summary
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Kone Corporation is seeking a Regional Purchasing Category Manager in Kunshan, China. The role emphasizes driving product cost competitiveness, supplier negotiation, and continuous improvement within the purchasing category, requiring over 10 years of sourcing experience, ideally in the elevator/escalator industry.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
10+ years sourcing experience
Supplier negotiation leadership
VAVE opportunity development
Supply chain risk mitigation
Cross-functional team collaboration
Nice-to-have
Elevator or escalator business knowledge
Strong analytical thinking skills
Change management capabilities
High energy and integrity
Willingness to travel
Key Requirements
10+ years in Sourcing skills and experience
B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Management