Procurement Specialist

at  Kone

WE ARE NOW LOOKING FOR A PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST

to identify local procurement opportunities, manage supplier tenders and act as a contract owner for selected suppliers. In this role you manage supplier relationships and carry out a number of operational and administrative duties.
You are responsible for both operational and project/strategic-oriented tasks within the Local Material and/or Installation categories within KONE Nordics Procurement Department.
The location is primarily located in Finland.

REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCES.

• Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in a relevant field
• 1-3 years of experience in procurement
• Supplier tendering & negotiation skills
• Solid MS Office & SAP skills
• Good spoken & written English and Finnish skills
  For further information, please contact Gloria Fazza gloria.fazza@kone.com .
  Please submit your application by latest on 3.10.2024.
  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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• Identify local Procurement opportunities for subcontracted works (dismantling, inspection, concrete works, etc. etc.), installation services for modernization/maintenance and local materials (architraves, doors, shaft mechanics, spare parts, etc. etc.)
• Negotiate frame contracts and price lists with suppliers to be used within the unit
• Collect relevant supplier documentation as part of new supplier onboarding
• Initiate the creation of new suppliers in ERP system
• Supports the implementation of global/area category plans within dedicated unitSupports the implementation of global/area category plans within given unit