Procurement Category Manager - Resourcing

• Great benefits and remuneration Base car allowance 12.5% superannuation
• Free parking and gym onsite
• Global exposure with career development opportunities

At KONE youll find innovation that goes somewhere

We see a future of smart cities. As an innovation leader in the elevator and escalator industry our awardwinning products and solutions continue to push boundaries rethinking how we use buildings for life work and play.

Our work will take you in different directions

KONE Australia and New Zealand (KANZ) are looking for a Procurement Category Manager Resourcing to join our dynamic Procurement team in Mascot NSW.

Reporting to the Head of Procurement ANZ you will be responsible for developing and executing procurement and category plans for the Resourcing portfolio. This includes managing supplier relationships and performance commercial negotiations and end to end project tendering.

This role manages the identification of efficiency opportunities and is accountable for category budget outcomes KPIs and portfolio reporting. The role also supports cross functional projects with for filling specific resourcing needs and identifies the optimal supplier setup for these projects.

Categories managed across the KONE KANZ region include but are not limited to: Subcontracting contingent and temporary labour.

What will you be doing

• Work across the KANZ Business with the units business lines to understand needs and develop and execute effective sourcing strategies and category plans
• Identify local procurement opportunities for subcontractors and contingent labour services including development of capability
• Negotiate framework contracts commercials and price lists to be utilized by the business lines
• Contract manages key subcontractors and Labour suppliers including quarterly business reviews (QBRs) and driving performance improvements
• Support the implementation of global/area category plans
• Works with cross functional business units to ensure best practice and governance is adhered to
• Oversees regional compliance to subcontractor engagement and management
• Define source plans for customer projects and works closely with the project team to understand real customer need
• Conduct RFx exercises for project subcontracting needs (Medium & Large Projects) and negotiates contracts and pricing
• Advises business on preferred subcontractors and labour suppliers

Are you the one

• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement
• Bachelors / masters degree in technical or commercial sciences or a related field preferred
• Ability to build and develop strong collaborative working relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners
• Demonstrated experience in delivering savings and meeting P&L targets
• Experienced in successfully negotiating high value contracts
• Experienced in procuring subcontractors contingent / temporary labour project services and vetting processes
• Market Research RFx compliance and contract management experience
• Advanced excel skills and ability to create business reports and actionable insights from raw data including working knowledge of SAP
• Experienced negotiator with the ability to manage high value contracts
• Working knowledge of best practice related to the construction sector
• Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply MCIPS qualified desired

Why Join Us

At KONE we foster a collaborative and innovative environment. Youll have the opportunity to work with a dedicated team drive impactful projects and contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional elevator solutions.

Apply now to become a part of our forwardthinking team and make a significant impact in the KANZ regions!

This role is being sourced directly by KONE. We respectfully request no agency approaches

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 coworkers 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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