KONE
PurchasingSpecialist
“Purchasing Specialist at KONE. Skills: Purchasing, Vendor management, Process compliance. Create and manage purchase orders. Process requisitions”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure facility services and supplies are coordinated efficiently; Maintain compliance with purchasing processes and company standards; Ensure smooth operations; Support operational excellence; Focus on efficiency and cost savings
Industry & Context.
Organizational and problem-solving skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, 2–4 years of purchasing experience, Highly organized with time management skills, Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, Comfortable handling confidential information, Proficient in Microsoft Office, Windows, and other PC applications, Quick to learn new systems and tools, Interpersonal skills, Confident collaborating with employees across all levels, Able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, Flexibility, adaptability, and continuous reprioritization, Detail-oriented, Balancing multiple responsibilities while maintaining accuracy and efficiency
Nice to Have
Experience with SAP
What You'll Do.
Create and manage purchase orders
Coordinate with suppliers
Support service scheduling
Monitor supplier acknowledgements
Resolve invoice discrepancies
Assist with day-to-day supplier issues
Maintain accurate supplier information
Support vendor compliance requirements
Assist with purchasing activities
Contribute to supplier performance monitoring
Support contract management
Drive continuous improvement initiatives
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborating with employees across all levels of the organization; Working closely with Procurement and Category Managers; Collaborating with cross-functional teams
Process & Methodology
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
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