KONE

SeniorPurchasingSpecialist

Trabzon, Turkey FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Senior Purchasing Specialist at KONE. Skills: purchasing, procurement, contract management, supplier management, stakeholder management. support our Country Purchasing Manager in developing and executing purchasing plans. optimizing supplier relationships”

What You'll Achieve.

Cost savings and accuracy of sourcing data; Supplier performance and delivery reliability; Compliance with purchasing policies and segmentation; Contribution to cost model optimization; Contract Coverage and PO coverage

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving skills with an analytical mindset

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Minimum Bachelor's Degree, At least 5-7 years of work experience in direct and indirect procurement, preferably within multinational companies, Native level of Turkish and a good command of English, both verbal and written, is a must, Experience in SAP usage, Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, contract and stakeholder management, Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, Problem-solving skills with an analytical mindset, Eager to learn more and have the motivation to take responsibility

What You'll Do.

support our Country Purchasing Manager in developing and executing purchasing plans

optimizing supplier relationships

delivering value in customer projects

ensuring seamless subcontractor management

Identify local sourcing opportunities and negotiate frame contracts

Support the execution of global/area category plans

Act as a contract owner for selected suppliers

Develop sourcing strategies tailored to project needs

Conduct RFQs and finalize supplier contracts

Recommend and select optimal suppliers for project delivery

Analyze unit needs and identify local installation sourcing opportunities

Negotiate contracts and maintain supplier relationships

Drive contract compliance and supplier utilization

Business partnering with key stakeholders

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Business partnering with key stakeholders; Great dynamic team promoting a collaborative environment; working together where co-workers trust and respect each other

Communication Scope

Native level of Turkish and a good command of English, both verbal and written, is a must; Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

Process & Methodology

tailored to project needs

Full Job Description

As the world’s cities grow more complex, people’s need to move easily becomes even more important. Enabling urban flow requires talent and ambition. Together at KONE, we create the new urban reality. Your career is a journey, and how you travel makes a difference. **_It 's time to make a move. Join our flow._** We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented **Senior Purchasing Specialist** to support our Country Purchasing Manager in developing and executing purchasing plans. This role is key to optimizing supplier relationships, delivering value in customer projects, and ensuring seamless subcontractor management. This is a unique opportunity to join a team of professionals. If you feel you have what it takes for this role, then apply for this opportunity! **What does this role do?** * Identify local sourcing opportunities and negotiate frame contracts * Support the execution of global/area category plans * Act as a contract owner for selected suppliers * Develop sourcing strategies tailored to project needs * Conduct RFQs and finalize supplier contracts * Recommend and select optimal suppliers for project delivery * Analyze unit needs and identify local installation sourcing opportunities * Negotiate contracts and maintain supplier relationships * Drive contract compliance and supplier utilization * Business partnering with key stakeholders. Your performance will be evaluated based on: * Cost savings and accuracy of sourcing data * Supplier performance and delivery reliability * Compliance with purchasing policies and segmentation * Contribution to cost model optimization * Contract Coverage and PO coverage **Are you the one?** * Minimum Bachelor’s Degree * At least 5-7 years of work experience in direct and indirect procurement, preferably within multinational companies * Native level of Turkish and a good command of English, both verbal and written, is a must * Experience in SAP usage * Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications * Strong contract and sta

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