Summer Trainee, Material Management

at  Kone

We are now looking for a Summer Trainee , Material Management!
Are you ready to put your academic knowledge and skills into practice in a dynamic and international environment? We are looking for a motivated Summer Trainee to join our Planning & Material Management Europe team from the beginning of May until the end of August 2025.
Material Management Trainee will play a crucial role in coordinating the operative purchasing of elevator modules from suppliers and KONE factories to distribution centers. Trainee will also monitor and improve supplier performance through close collaboration with various internal stakeholders, including SQM, Procurement, and Engineer s .

Key Responsibilities :

• Coordinate purchasing operations to ensure timely and accurate execution
• Support Supply Managers by ensuring seamless material flow
• Manage changes in Purchase Orders
• Assist in problem solving activities between suppliers and KONE engineer s
• Analyze and report supplier operational performance
• Carry out development activities in collaboration with SQM and Procurement

Requirements :

• 2-5 years of study towards a degree in a technical or commercial field
• Previous experience in p urchasing or customer service
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Upper-Intermediate English; additional languages are an asset (e.g., Finnish, Chinese, Italian)
• Strong communication , collaboration, and teamwork skills
• Proficiency in MS Excel
• Understanding of different manufacturing technologies is an asset

What We Offer :

• An opportunity to work in a truly international and diverse team
• A variety of learning opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge on purchasing and supplier collaboration
• Support of the team members and other experienced professionals in various roles
• At the beginning o n-site work in Hyvinkää office to meet the key stakeholders face to face and learn the tasks , followed by the possibility of hybrid wo rk with couple of days a week remote working

If you are excited about this opportunity, apply latest by January 29, 2025 .
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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• Coordinate purchasing operations to ensure timely and accurate execution
• Support Supply Managers by ensuring seamless material flow
• Manage changes in Purchase Orders
• Assist in problem solving activities between suppliers and KONE engineer s
• Analyze and report supplier operational performance
• Carry out development activities in collaboration with SQM and Procuremen