Purchasing Coordinator

Did you know KONE moves over one billion people every day? We employ over 60,000 driven professionals in over 60 countries worldwide joined together by a shared vision. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, it is our mission to improve the flow of urban life.

Proactive communication (KONE General competences)

Openly communicates appropriate and useful information to others. Keeps others updated about developments or changes to situations. Communicates key information relevant to other people. Promotes two way communication with an exchange of information, opinion and feelings. Actively listens to the input of others and summarises information to ensure they have understood.

Managing conflict (KONE General competences)

Identifies and deals with conflict. Understands the basis and reasons for disagreement between individuals and groups. Proactively facilitates resolution of conflict between individuals or groups. Employs open discussion and diplomacy to resolve disagreements. Anticipates future sources of conflict and takes actions to address underlying causes.

Stress tolerance (KONE General competences)

Maintains composure when faced with unexpected problems. Works well under increasing time pressure. Keeps events in perspective and does not overreact. Shows calmness and control in difficult situations. Maintains focus on key objectives when under pressure.

Attention to procedures and guidelines (KONE General competences)

Values clearly defined procedures and guidelines in work. Easily adapts to rules and supervision. Works in a well-organised manner. Pays sufficient attention to details. Makes plans in line with established procedures and guidelines.

What will you be doing?

• Ensuring timely, quality, and cost-competitive supplies to the unit.

• Taking responsibility for the relative spending in the sourcing category.

• Meeting targets and deliverables set by the Sourcing Manager.

• Supporting the implementation of unit and/or category-led sourcing initiatives.

• Fostering cross-functional collaboration and maintaining stakeholder relationships.

• Leading local supplier negotiation, selection, and management following KONE's strategic sourcing process.

• Addressing supplier quality performance issues.

• Assisting in regular reporting of unit Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including monthly budget and forecast data.

• Updating and maintaining price lists in relevant systems and databases.

• Ensuring compliance with KONE sourcing policies and procedures.

• Ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards.

• Support purchasing activity – source for suppliers and negotiations

• Support ad-hoc request and reporting whenever needed

Are you the one?

• Bachelor's degree holder in business or related courses

• Minimum of 2 years experience in procurement or purchasing in a multinational working environment

• User knowledge of SAP / ERP and other sourcing system is an advantage

• Providing high quality and correctness of data through monitoring and reports to the business

• Knowledge on suppliers' contracts and policies

• Candidate must be fluent in local language

What do we offer?

• Career progression and opportunities within a global organization.

• Total reward elements that engage and motivate our employees and help us make KONE a great place to work.

• Comprehensive learning and development programs covering a wide range of professional skills.

• You are surrounded by fun colleagues and a lively working environment. The best part is all leaders are great and open-minded.

Click on apply if you have a passion for meeting up with people and a desire to make an impact in the elevator and escalator industry.

At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

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