Sourcing Specialist

As the world’s cities grow more complex, people’s need to move easily becomes even more important. Enabling urban flow requires talent and ambition. Together at KONE, we create the new urban reality. Your career is a journey, and how you travel makes a difference.

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Sourcing Specialist to support our Unit Sourcing Manager in developing and executing sourcing plans. This role is key to optimizing supplier relationships, delivering value in customer projects, and ensuring seamless subcontractor management.

This is a unique opportunity to join a team of professionals. If you feel you have what it takes for this role, then apply for this opportunity!

What does this role do?

Identify local sourcing opportunities and negotiate frame contracts

Support the execution of global / area category plans

Act as a contract owner for selected suppliers

Develop sourcing strategies tailored to project needs

Conduct RFQs and finalize supplier contracts

Recommend and select optimal suppliers for project delivery

Analyze unit needs and identify local installation sourcing opportunities

Negotiate contracts and maintain supplier relationships

Implement regional category strategies locally

Support sourcing projects and implement global category plans

Drive contract compliance and supplier utilization

Your performance will be evaluated based on :

Cost savings and accuracy of sourcing data

Supplier performance and delivery reliability

Contract coverage and quality

Compliance with sourcing policies and segmentation

Contribution to cost model optimization

Are you the one?

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree

At least 3-5 years of work experience in procurement, preferably within multinational companies

A good command of English, both verbal and written, is a must

Experience in SAP usage

Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications

Strong contract and stakeholder management

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

Problem-solving skills with an analytical mindset

Eager to learn more and have the motivation to take responsibility

What do we offer?

Great dynamic team promoting a collaborative environment

Total reward elements that engage and motivate our employees and help us make KONE a great place to work

Comprehensive learning and development programs covering a wide range of professional skills

Engaging job with a position description and clear targets

Regular feedback through performance discussions

Opportunities for individual development

Mentoring and coaching programs

Flexibility, trust, and respect

Value-based culture, behaviors, and ethics

Sustainability and innovation

Working for a successful and global organization

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