Liaising with the Stake Holders for the procurement alignment for the On-Time procurement of Products/ Services at optimal prices lesser than the budget
Ensuring timely procurement and delivery of Procuts/Services as per the agreed timelines
Execute global, regional and local supplier agreements.
Supplier Contract and Performance Monitoring and Management for the category
Planning, steering, and developing supplier relationships on continual basis.
Act as central contact point and contract owner for the category suppliers.
Manage Supplier requirements & resolving issues to honor the commitments to Suppliers.
Keep agreements/price lists updated and feed data into operational purchasing systems (e.g.
SAP-Following KW master data processes
KSMP-Source Plan uploading with Saving Project creation for each network/Job
Maintain contract validity and manage re-negotiation as needed and in alignment with category and Sourcing strategy.
Follow-up supplier KPIs and support measurement where needed.
Follow-up supplier related risks, define mitigation actions and monitor implementation.
Arrange and conduct regular steering meetings with suppliers following standard agenda for continual improvements.
Manage and drive resolution of supplier issues and escalate with stakeholders and management if needed.
Involve other functions in issue resolution and supplier development as needed.
Steer supplier segmentation regularly by performance evaluation and category plans.
Update or trigger updating of relevant data in IT systems (KONE SPD, Cost models).
Manage savings actions with supplier viz a viz our Saving Targets.
Steering Custom clearance activities for materials being imported.
Are you the one?
Minimum 5+ years of experience in Indirect Procurement with relevant education.
What do we offer?
Career progression 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.
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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