Title: Procurement Specialist

Reports to: Henri Hokkanen, Category Manager Subcontracting, based in Helsinki, Finland
Location: Kista, Stockholm

Do you want to help create smart procurement solutions that make a real difference?

We’re looking for a driven, proactive and structured Procurement Specialist to join our team who wants to be part of developing our procurement function. In this role, you’ll focus on direct material purchasing related to subcontracting and installation services.

About KONE

KONE is a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry. Our mission is to improve the flow of urban life. We provide elevators, escalators, and automatic building doors, along with maintenance and modernization solutions that add value throughout a building’s life cycle.

Through smarter People Flow®, we make journeys safe, convenient, and reliable in taller and more intelligent buildings. In 2021, KONE’s annual net sales totaled EUR 10.5 billion, with approximately 60,000 employees at year-end. KONE’s class B shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. in Finland.

About the Role

As a Procurement Specialist focusing on direct materials and installations, you’ll play a key role in our procurement organization. You’ll be responsible for ensuring the right quality, price, and delivery time for materials and services directly linked to our installations and projects. You’ll work with both strategic and operational tasks – from supplier selection and negotiation to placing orders and following up. The role requires close collaboration with teams such as engineering, production, and project management.

Your responsibilities will include:

Collaborating with different parts of the business to understand needsIdentifying local procurement opportunities, e.g. local materials, dismantling, inspection, concrete works, modernization/maintenance installations.Negotiating frame agreements and price lists with suppliersActing as contract owner for these services and materialsSupporting the implementation of global procurement strategies locallyCollecting documentation from new suppliers and ensuring they are onboarded in our systemsOccasionally supporting other units with procurement and representing their needs towards suppliers

Knowledge, Education & Experience

Relevant education in procurement, economics, engineering, or similar1–3 years of experience in a relevant fieldFluent in spoken and written Swedish and EnglishGood skills in MS Office toolsAbility to work in an international environmentStrong stakeholder management skillsUnderstanding of supply markets in your area of responsibilityExperience in supplier tendering and negotiationsKnowledge of contract managementSupplier relationship and performance management skillsFamiliarity with technologies or systems relevant to your area

What We Offer

At KONE, you’ll be part of a dynamic work environment with engaged colleagues who drive innovation and development together. We believe in giving our employees the opportunity to influence and shape procurement strategies – and you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of procurement.

We value work-life balance and offer flexible working hours and the possibility of hybrid work, so you can combine your professional and personal life in a sustainable way. You’ll also benefit from competitive compensation and great opportunities for personal and professional growth – we invest in your development and want you to grow with us.

How to Apply

We welcome your application, including a CV and personal cover letter, no later than 15th of September 2025. Interviews may be conducted on a rolling basis, and the position may be filled before the application deadline.

For more information:
Hokkanen Henri, Category Manager Subcontracting of Installation

Henri.Hokkanen@kone.com

Sara Kinell, Recruitment Specialist, KONE Nordics
sara.kinell@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.

Read more on www.kone.com/careers