Regional Purchasing Category Manager
Core
Drive product cost competitiveness, continuous improvement, and VAVE opportunities for KONE's direct materials sourcing to maximize value for customers.
Role type
Regional Purchasing Category Manager
Builds
Sourcing strategies and supplier contracts for elevator/escalator components and services
Domain
Elevator/escalator manufacturing and supply chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> client delivery (sourcing strategy & contracts)
Required skills
Sourcing strategy, supplier negotiation, contract management, risk mitigation, supply market analysis, cross-functional leadership, project management, analytical thinking, change management
Preferred skills
Elevator/escalator industry experience, engineering or supply chain management background
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Understand business requirements and product roadmaps; support competition benchmarking; translate market insights into sourcing strategies; lead supplier negotiations; act as contract owner; identify and prevent supply risks; resolve supplier operational issues; lead team focus on category savings; manage supplier relationships and development; manage sourcing budget
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC