The Country Purchasing Manager is responsible to coordinate and supervise sourcing activities in close collaboration and alignment with local business operations. This includes driving the implementation of purchasing projects in the country as well as local supplier selection negotiation and management. You will oversee spend in category and relevant sub-categories. The main role is to influence regional supplier relationships and contracts as well as develop and implement category procurement plans.
If you are a strategic planner with great negotiation experience can take charge and be systematic in solving technical commercial or contractual problems then we are keen to hear from you.
What youll be looking for:
Negotiation of supplier terms and conditions optimization of quality and prices contracting with selected external suppliers (mainly spare parts PPE operating leases mobile operators IT suppliers etc.)
Implementation of global plans and compliance with legislative processes
Working closely with service team managers
And other activities resulting from the nature of the position
Ideal Skills Education and Experience:
Proven experience with strategic procurement and the supply chain management is essential
Capability to work effectively and implement change in line with our business and front-line teams
Adapt at managing projects independently as well as working with other business functions
Czech native excellent written and verbal communication skills in English additional languages are a plus
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Good negotiation skills
Willingness to travel on site and supplier visits
Sap Microsoft Office PowerPoint and Excel experience
We offer:
Attractive package of benefits and bonus scheme
International and professional environment
Company car
Informal culture and friendly colleagues
KONE trainings in various areas
Promotion on performance/competence - based evaluation with transparency
Coaching and mentoring opportunities
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 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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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 ... View more