Assistant Manager - Sourcing (Mechanical)

Did you know KONE moves over one billion people every day? In 2019, we had annual net sales of EUR 10 billion. We employ over 60,000 driven professionals in over 60 countries worldwide joined together by a shared vision. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, it is our mission to improve the flow of urban life.
 

Job Title – Assistant Manager - Sourcing (Mechanical)
 

Are you the One?

• Educational Qualification – B.E., (Mechanical)
• Minimum 7 to 8 years of relevant experience in Sourcing
• Candidates with experience in Sheet Metal component and Raw Material sourcing.

What will you be doing?

• Mechanical engineer with hands on experience in Sheet Metal component and Raw Material sourcing.
• Support sourcing manager and unit sourcing head on regular sourcing activities.
• Clarify business requirements for specific unit sourcing projects.
• Create and manage RFx for materials/services according to category or unit plans
• Create Zero Base costing/should costing where needed
• Lead selected local Vendors Negotiations
• Execute yearly sourcing cost saving projects.
• Execute Global, Regional and Local Supplier Purchase Agreements
• Act as Contract owner for nominated vendors according to Supplier Segmentation Guideline
• Responsible for assigned Supplier KPI Management, Steering Meeting, BCP, Share of Business and follow Escalation Matrix as needed
• Update or trigger updating of relevant data in IT systems (SPD, cost models, KONE SRM)
• Keep SPA/Price Lists updated and feed data into operational purchasing systems (e.g. SAP) following KW master data processes
• Provide support regarding Change Requests to KTI and SQM
• Support other functions/roles in measuring and management of supplier/unit KPIs where needed
• Support definition and ensure compliance to KONE policies, processes, procedures and tools especially in the field of Sourcing
• Good negotiation and communication skills.

What do we offer?

• Career progression and opportunities within a global organization
• 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
• You are surrounded by fun colleagues and a lively working environment within Business Services team and KONE Front Line. The best part is all leaders are great and open-minded

Click on apply if you have a passion for meeting up with people and a desire to make an impact in the elevator and escalator industry. 

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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