KONE
SeniorPurchasingSpecialist
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“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.
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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