Procurement Development Manager, APAC & MEA

Who are we?

In a world where cities are constantly evolving and more and more people choose to live in them, we at KONE stand with one clear aim: to shape the future of cities. We make urban life more vibrant and livable. And we do it by enabling safe, sustainable, and effortless people flow for all. We help cities leave a positive mark on the planet - for the next century and beyond. We shape the future of cities. We operate in close to 70 countries around the world, serving almost 600,000 customers. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, we have eight global R&D centers and ten manufacturing units in seven countries, as well as a worldwide network of agents and authorized distributors.

Why this role?

In this role, you will work closely with the APM Procurement team to support the strategic direction of the business, lead initiatives that enhance procurement performance, drive cost savings, and optimize end-to-end supply chain processes. You will assist in building a cohesive understanding within the Procurement team as to how they support the strategic objectives of the business and manage risks.

The position can be based in any of the countries across APM.

The role reports solid line into the Area Procurement Director of APM and matrix to the Head of Procurement Development.

What will you be doing?

• Project Manager of the Local Material Optimization (LMO) project in APM. Responsible for leading and managing project activities and delivery of project targets across APM countries.
• In alignment with Global Procurement initiatives, responsible for the successful delivery of transformation, change management and technology initiatives across APM. In other words, helps to “implement the global standard”.
• Support the Procurement organization to have clear visibility and efficient use of Category Management, Planning and Supplier Relationship Management tools & techniques, eProcurement, Purchase to Pay and Business Systems.
• Understand the business requirements and ensure that the requirements are successfully incorporated into Procurement processes.
• Develop and nurture relationships with key business stakeholders and the APM Procurement team.
• Standardize processes across the APM region.
• Leverage digital tools and technologies to streamline procurement workflows and increase automation.
• Be a vital member of the global Procurement Development Team and hence, support global initiatives such as the Business Platform Renewal (BPR) program from which certain initiatives and principles could also be rolled out independent of the implementation of S/4HANA.
• Analyse and drive improvements through refining or modifying existing processes to improve productivity, efficiency, and accuracy, in alignment with Global Procurement processes.
• Identify risks related to the use or incorrect use of KONE’s Procurement systems and continuously educate suppliers and the Procurement team to make optimal use of the systems, whilst adhering to Policies.
• Lead the regular review of Procurement policies, processes, procedures and templates ensuring optimal integration with other departments, compliance with procurement and industry legislation, and alignment to industry best practices. Ensure a "LEAN" approach is taken to all Procurement procedures and processes.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the procurement team and supplier base.
• Ensure compliance with wider regulatory changes e.g. Ethical Sourcing, Bribery & Corruption, International Regulations, Quality, CSR, Risk & Sustainable policies and develop supplier relationship management strategies to support them.
  
  

Are you the one?

• At least 8 years of experience in Procurement or Supply Chain, with a proven track record in identifying and implementing process improvements within large organizations.
• Trained in Lean and/or Agile methodology would be an advantage.
• Strong experience in stakeholder management, with good communication and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and project management skills.
• Good knowledge of Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management Excellence, SRM, S2P / P2P process and Risk management.
• Proficiency with procurement software (eg. SAP, Ariba, Coupa) and data analysis tools (eg. Excel, Power BI)
  
  

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. 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.

Working at KONE:

Welcome to KONE! We are a diverse team of over 60,000 employees, enabling safe, sustainable, and effortless people flow for billions of city dwellers every day. Innovating together across everything we do, we show the way for the good of our planet and its people. Here, you are welcomed as you are, your courage is celebrated, and your impact rewarded. Grounded by our strong roots stretching back over a century, our exciting journey continues – join us and let’s shape the future of cities together!

KONE Awards and achievements:

• CDP 2023 ’A‘ score for corporate sustainability leadership.
• 34 best-in-class energy efficiency ISO 25745 references for our elevator and escalator platforms.
• Forbes’ 2023 Global 2000:World’s Best Employers list.
• EcoVadis gold medal for sustainability performance.
• Representing 153 nationalities worldwide.
  
  

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.

Read more on www.kone.com/careers