KONE is a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry: our job is to make the world’s cities better places to live. At KONE, our mission is to improve the flow of urban life. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, KONE provides elevators, escalators, and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization, which add value to the life cycle of any building.

KONE Procurement Organization (KPO) is supporting all KONE business functions and business lines in ensuring competitive, innovative, and suitable supply of products and services for their needs. The Global Indirect Procurement Team is defining and implementing procurement roadmaps, manages global suppliers, and handles tactical procurement activities in cooperation relevant business functions. Professional Services is an important category within Indirect Procurement.

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated

Global Procurement Manager, Professional Services

to join our dynamic team at KONE Procurement. In this key role, you will report to the Global Category Manager for Professional Services and play a crucial part in our global procurement strategy relating to e.g. consulting, finance, temporary labor, marketing and HR.

You will work closely with international scope with multiple internal key stakeholders and management teams of other functions to align procurement strategies and ensure success in your area.

Key Responsibilities :

• Collaborate closely with the Global Category Manager to develop and execute procurement strategies for professional services and other indirect categories
• Run and coordinate RFPs for key initiatives in professional services
• Lead the negotiation and management of contracts with suppliers to ensure cost-efficiency and high-quality services
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers and build strong relationships with them
• Work closely with key stakeholders and management teams of other functions to align procurement strategies with broader organizational goals.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and market dynamics to make informed decisions.
• Implement sustainable procurement practices to align with our corporate responsibility initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and company policies.
• Manage reporting related to professional services procurement.

Requirements for the position:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (MBA or advanced degree preferred)
• Vast experience in global procurement preferably with a focus on professional services. Experience in other indirect categories such as ICT is seen as a benefit.
• Strong negotiation skills and a track record of successful cost-saving initiatives
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, multicultural and global environment
• Willingness to understand and dive into new areas of services and understand industry, pricing and related mechanisms
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally
• Excellent written and spoken English skills

The position is located in Espoo, Finland. The preferred start would be in December 2024.

Want to join our flow?


If you're interested in this challenging and rewarding opportunity to shape the management of Professional Services for our global organization, please submit your resume, cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and a clear indication of your salary expectation by latest on 13th October 2024.


For additional information, please contact Heidi Oksanen, Global Category Manager Professional Services at heidi.oksanen@kone.com or by phone at +358407491572 either on TUE the 8th of October between 12.00 – 13.00 (EET) or THU the 10th of October between 9.00 – 10.00 (EET).

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