Senior Category Manager – Escalator (AGM)

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 – Senior Category Manager – Escalator (AGM)
 

Are you the One?

• Educational Qualification – B.E., (Mechanical)
• Minimum 14 to 15 years of experience in Sourcing
• Strong hands-on experience in Sourcing related to Machines, Iron Casting, Sheet Metals, Plastics, Copper and Rubber commodities
• Candidates with experience in Machined casting are preferred

What will you be doing?

Commodity Management

• Overall performance of the entire commodity
• Evaluate Spend Analysis to formulate commodity strategy document
• Review & deploy globalization and localization strategy to meet 3 year plan projections
• Engage with Global strategic sourcing to align strategies and functions

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Drive regional supply market analysis/scouting and identify regional sourcing opportunities and risks
• Review and analyze the budget for accuracy and drive actions to meeting the target
• Manage and control purchase efficiency by ensuring cost reduction targets are met.

Part Development

• Run RFQ, select right vendor and kick off part development
• Should be responsible for successful completion of part development up to ramp up.

Supplier Development & Vendor Management

• Vendor dependency analysis
• Ensure capacity creation & capacity increase managements are taken up by supplier as per supplier strategy
• Proactive supplier visits as per calendar
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve concerns to strengthen partnership at strategic level.
   

Cost Reduction

• Should be familiar with Cost reduction actions like Localisation , Dual source development, VA/VE etc.,
• Drive the cost reduction actions with supplier and CFT and ensure the targeted savings.
• Create should cost models where needed
• Lead regional supplier negotiations
   

Contract Management

• Negotiate regional contracts & component/product/service prices
• Act as Contract owner for nominated contracts according to supplier Segmentation principle
• Manage repetitive and other escalated supplier issues and escalate as needed
• Act as cross-functional link/facilitator to Sourcing and as cross-category link/facilitator within sourcing within the region

• Staff Management & Leadership:
  • Develop & lead an effective, cohesive team working in harmony with other cross functional teams in the organization
  • Coach, mentor and develop direct reports and manage a high performing team that delivers continuous improvement, added value and cost reductions
  • Ensure the operating model and team are configured, resourced and mobilized against agreed KPIs and initiatives to optimize cost, performance, efficiency and effectiveness
• Negotiation skills: 
  • Ability to negotiate cost ,performance & contracts, build relationships with vendors, and secure favorable terms. 
• Analytical skills: 
  • Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions. 
• Strategic thinking: 
  • Ability to develop and implement strategic procurement plans , strategic decision according to time to time business requirements
• Communication skills: 
  • Ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders , preferably who have experience on managing overseas (China) CFT
• Experience in procurement: 
  • Several years of experience in procurement, preferably with a strong understanding of strategic sourcing and vendor management from Escalator Manufacturing Industry
• Technology proficiency:
  •  Familiarity with procurement software and systems can be an advantage
• Supplier Relationship Management:
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, fostering collaboration and trust. 

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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