Category Manager

at  Konecranes

CATEGORY MANAGER

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.
Konecranes is a global leader in lifting equipment and services, committed to fostering an inclusive environment where employees feel respected and engaged. Join our dynamic team and contribute to our mission of innovation and excellence.
We are looking for a Category Manager to join our Electrics Procurement Team within the central organization. This diverse team, comprises of professionals from various countries, provides great exposure to international supply chain management and electrics procurement across multiple business areas. You will be working with cross functional teams and gain hands-on experience in global electrics procurement across multiple business areas. You’ll be part of a team that values collaboration and practical problem-solving. If you’re someone who is passionate about procurement & enjoys working in electronics supply chain across borders making tangible impact, this could be the perfect fit for you.

SKILLS:

• Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation abilities.
• Ability to identify and leverage business opportunities and drive projects successfully to achieve cost savings.
• Technical understanding of manufacturing industries.
• Proficiency in analysing and evaluating large datasets.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Agility to work in a changing environment.
• Resilience and capability to manage pressure effectively.
• Willingness to travel and align with Konecranes values and policies.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.

• Global category management for low voltage components (contactors, breakers, connectors), IoT hardware (Telecom devices), transformers, and other electronic components(Resistors, Filters, suppressors and stabilators )
• Create and maintain category strategies and action plans to achieve strategic targets and annual cost reduction goals.
• Identify and map stakeholder requirements within the category to ensure alignment.
• Support Engineering on NPD projects.
• Prepare and lead negotiations with suppliers, ensuring the establishment of effective Supplier Agreements in line with Konecranes standards.
• Actively drive Cost reduction projects for the category responsibility.
• Drive supplier segmentation initiatives to consolidate and allocate spend towards capable and competitive suppliers.
• Regularly update stakeholders on the status and activities within categories.
• Act as a supplier manager, accountable for maintaining strong relationships with selected suppliers.
• Foster mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers to ensure Konecranes maintains a competitive advantage and mitigates supply disruption risks.
• Facilitate collaboration among category stakeholders and lead the Supplier Manager Network.
• Analyse industry trends and supplier capabilities to inform negotiation strategies and category development.