Assistant Manager - Procurement Installation

KONE is embarking upon an exciting growth phase and this represents an opportunity for you to join our ChennaiHO team, as Assistant Manager - Procurement Installation.

DIRECT MATERIAL & SPARES

• Works with the unit's business functions to understand needs
• Identifies local Sourcing opportunities for direct materials and spare parts
• Negotiates frame contracts and price lists with suppliers to be used within the unit for direct materials/spares
• Acts as contract owner for direct material/spares suppliers
• Supports the implementation of global/area category plans within his/her unit
• Can act as a sourcing specialist also for the needs of other units in specific cases representing the needs of these other units towards suppliers.

CUSTOMER PROJECTS

• Defines source plans for customer projects and works closely with the project team to understand real customer needs
• Runs RFQs for customer project specific materials and negotiates contracts with suppliers for customer projects
• Advises customer facing roles on preferred suppliers and decides on suppliers for customer projects

INSTALLATIONS

• Works with the unit's business functions to understand needs
• Identifies local Sourcing opportunities for Installation subcontracting/subcontracted installation services
• Negotiates frame contracts and price lists with suppliers to be used by business for locally sourced installation subcontracting
• Acts as contract owner for local installation subcontractor suppliers
• Supports the implementation of global/Area category plans within his/her unit

INDIRECT

• Collects business requirements from the unit to support sourcing projects for indirect spend
• Supports the implementation of area/global level category plans and sourcing projects in a unit through additional local contract negotiations as needed
• Supports the update of local instructions and policies, provides guidance and supports business in following/using preferred suppliers and ensuring compliance

• Minimum 5 yrs of experience in strategic sourcing (Material).
• B.E/B.Tech - Mechanical.
• Preferably from Construction, Building Material Industries.

• Career progression opportunities within a global organization.
• Total reward elements that engage and motivate our employees and help us make KONE a great place to work.
• Comprehensive learning and development programs covering a wide range of professional skills.

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