Procurement Specialist

1 week ago

Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland KONE Full time

About KONE

Ranked as one of the most innovative companies in the world, KONE is a global leader in the elevator and escalator business. Every day, millions of people globally use our elevators and escalators in an increasingly urbanized environment. We want to offer the best People FlowTM experience to those using our equipment in residential and office buildings, hotels, public transportation sites, hospitals, shopping malls, and many other special buildings.

KONE Procurement is a global organization of purchasing and supplier management experts responsible for direct and indirect material and service sourcing for KONE.

We are seeking a dedicated Procurement Specialist to join our Nordics Procurement Indirect Team, responsible for the categories of Temporary Labor and Advisory & HQ services (e.g., recruitment suppliers, consulting services, temporary labor, training programs, outsourced services). The Nordics Procurement team oversees procurement activities across Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, and Iceland. As an Indirect Procurement Specialist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring KONE's profitability and compliance by managing contracts, negotiations, and tenders with our suppliers. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders across the organization, participate in projects, and lead initiatives.

The position is based in Helsinki, Finland

Main Responsibilities

  • Collects business requirements from the organization to support Procurement projects for indirect spend.
  • Drive tenders, create contracts, and negotiate with suppliers based on organizational needs and procurement initiatives.
  • Supports the implementation of area/global level category plans and Procurement projects in the Nordic region.
  • Update local instructions, processes, and policies; provide guidance and support to ensure business follows preferred suppliers and complies with regulations.
  • Ensure savings performance in procurement projects and maintain accuracy in savings data.
  • Retrieve necessary data and create reports and analyze the data.
  • Monitor cost development in your area/unit/category of responsibility.
  • Ensure contract coverage percentage and quality in your area of responsibility.
  • Compliance with contract owner tasks in alignment with KONE supplier segmentation.
  • Maintain and develop supplier and stakeholder relationships, ensuring supplier quality and performance.
  • Manage supplier segmentation and classification within your area of responsibility.
  • Compliance to internal control requirements.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in strategic procurement and supply chain management (2-5 years).
  • Proficiency in English and at least one Nordic language (Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, or Danish). Knowledge of several Nordic or Baltic languages is highly advantageous.
  • University degree or equivalent experience in relevant field.
  • Good knowledge of MS Office.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills.
  • Effective change management skills.
  • Solid understanding of the supply market.
  • Supplier tendering and negotiation skills.
  • Knowledge of contract management.

Soft skills

  • Independent and solution-oriented.
  • Ability to multitask and target-oriented.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and networking skills.
  • Service-minded and a team player.
  • Ability to manage stress levels.
  • Comfortable working in challenging environments.

How to apply

If you are a proactive and strategic thinker with a passion for procurement, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter no later than 22nd of April.

If you have any questions regarding the role, please feel free to contact the hiring manager Joakim Skjelhaugen, Category Manager Car Fleet & Logistics Category, FL Procurement Nordics at joakim.skjelhaugen@kone.com or if you have questions about the recruitment process, contact Talent Acquisition Specialist Sara Kinell at sara.kinell@kone.com.

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