Procurement Category Manager - MP / ESI

Great benefits and remuneration - Base + car allowance + 12.5% superannuation

Free parking and gym onsite

Global exposure with career development opportunities

At KONE, you'll find innovation that goes somewhere

We see a future of smart cities. As an innovation leader in the elevator and escalator industry, our award-winning products and solutions continue to push boundaries, rethinking how we use buildings for life, work and play.

Our work will take you in different directions

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Procurement Category Manager for our Early Sourcing Initiative. This role will be focused on procuring local materials for major and large volume projects for our New Building Solutions and Modernisation Businesses. This includes category strategy develop and managing the end to end procurement process (RFX go to market activities through to contract management of strategic and high value suppliers) working closely with internal and external stakeholder to deliver key service and commercial outcomes for KONE.

You will be working closing with the internal sales and delivery operations teams at both the project bid stage and project delivery stages ensuring end to end procurement fulfillment of locally required materials and services.

Key Responsibilities :

Research best practices, benchmarks, and market / supplier developments in the locals material category area

Lead cross-functional teams in developing and implementing procurement strategies

Run end-to-end procurement projects / RFx’s for specific projects.

Negotiate and manage supplier contracts for key area-based suppliers within the managed categories

Lead contract implementations and resolve contract-related issues

Manage key supplier contracts, driving performance improvements

Drive the development and improvement of category-specific policies and procedures

Act as a global category lead to ensure alignment of sourcing strategies

Report monthly portfolio savings, program updates, and ad-hoc reports as required

Are You the One?

Minimum 4 years of experience in sourcing or supply chain management

Bachelor’s / master’s degree in technical or commercial sciences, or a related field preferred

Ability to build and develop strong collaborative working relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners

Demonstrated experience in delivering savings and meeting P&L targets

Experienced in developing category spend strategies

Advanced excel skills and ability to create business reports and actionable insights from raw data, including working knowledge of SAP

Experienced negotiator with the ability to manage high value contracts

Working knowledge of best practice related to the construction sector

Preferably Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply ‘MCIPS’ qualified

Why Join Us?

At KONE, we foster a collaborative and innovative environment. You'll have the opportunity to work with a dedicated team, drive impactful projects, and contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional elevator solutions.

Enjoy career progression opportunities within a global organisation

Access a range of benefits that engage and motivate our employees and help us make KONE a great place to work

Car Allowance, ability to purchase leave, extra super, annual bonus and a car space

Gym membership, discount program and fruit in the office

Grow with comprehensive learning and development programs covering a wide range of professional skills

Apply now  to become a part of our forward-thinking team and make a significant impact in the KANZ regions!

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