Titel: Global Category Manager – Car Fleet & Facilities

Reports to: Jens Sjöborg, Head of Indirect Procurement KONE

Location: Preferred at KONE FL main sites in Europe

KONE is a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry. Our mission is to improve the flow of urban life by providing innovative and sustainable solutions such as elevators and escalators. We focus on creating value throughout the building lifecycle by leveraging cutting-edge technology and seamless processes that exceed customer expectations.

At the core of our RISE strategy are our people, our way of working, and how we serve and deliver value to our customers. Our aim is to be the easiest company in the industry to work for—and to work with.

KONE Purchasing 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. Global Indirect Purchasing is a category management led organization, driving cross-functional teams, developing and implementing category strategies and driving continues improvements.

We are now seeking a highly skilled and motivated professional to join our team as a: Global Category Manager – Car Fleet & Facilities

If you’re an experienced category management professional who thrives on complex supplier relationship management (SRM), supplier strategy, and delivering commercial impact at a global scale, this is the role for you. In this role, you'll globally build strong relationships with key business stakeholders and influence demand management for the Car Fleet & Facilities categories. You'll also globally lead category development, sourcing execution, enhancing supplier performance and driving innovations and sustainability.

To succeed in the role, you are expected to increase value across the categories and improve relationships both internally and externally. Ultimately, we strive to work proactively so that we can better meet demand, deliver simpler and better processes, and where necessary, find new suppliers that further increase value. All this together to be the easiest to work for and work with.

This global role will work close with the business and key stakeholders around the world and include up to 25% travel time.

Main responsibilities

Responsible for developing and implementing global Car fleet and Facilities category strategies in alignment with KONE overall strategy and business prioritiesLead and involve cross-functional category teamwork and team to ensure buy-in and end-to-end implementation of category strategies in functions and business lines.Develop and execute SRM strategy to improve relationships with suppliers, reduce costs, enhance quality and sustainability and enable KONE to gain competitive advantage.Acting as subject matter expert in categories for any needs.Executing global transformation programs based on the Category strategies and business plansDriving change management and innovation with strategic suppliers and the businessCaptures category best practices, processes and standards, providing guidance to ensure these best practices are implemented across the category and regions, continuously improving ways of workingResponsible for identifying, initiate and implement cost saving opportunities to ensure savings targets are metTrack governance and compliance against category strategy by managers and local teams

Requirements for the role

A master’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field.10+ years skills and experience in Sourcing or Operations or relevant business. Min 3-5 years of experience within Car Fleet & FacilitiesProven experience in successfully managing cross-functional Car Fleet & Facilities related projects, demonstrating project and change management skills and knowledgeKnowledge from field service or elevator industry or similar business is an assetProficiency in Procurement and Sourcing strategies, including supplier evaluation, negotiation, and contract managementIn-depth understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and best practicesVast experience in change and a stakeholder managementStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities for assessing market trends, optimizing category plans, and managing project complexitiesStrategic thinking and high level of business acumenExcellent communication and presentation skillsStrong leadership skills, experience of leading both direct reporting team and matrix organizationsFluent in English, both spoken and written

We Offer

As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, KONE offers a unique opportunity to shape future cities and improve how people live, work, and move. In this role, you’ll have the chance to make a real impact through collaboration, innovation, and strategic sourcing.

You will be working with highly dynamic teams significantly investing time and effort on how we develop services and solutions. You get a chance to work with and participate in further developing products and services that are used by billions of users in daily basis. Products and services that are widely recognized by their quality and innovation. 

We will offer you an opportunity to work in an international team and develop your skills in Sourcing Category Management area as well as see different KONE processes closely in collaboration with other organizations and external suppliers.

If you are interested in this position, please submit your application with a CV and cover letter no later than September 25.

For more information, please contact, Jens Sjöborg via email jens.sjoborg@kone.com

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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 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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