Procurement Category Manager Locals Materials (Remote)

Procurement Category Manager Locals Materials | KONE |Australia

Great benefits and remuneration – Base + car allowance +12.5% superannuation
Free parking and gym onsite
Global exposure with career developmentopportunities

Procurement Category Manager Locals Materials | KONE | Australia

Great benefits and remuneration – Base + car allowance + 12.5% superannuation
Free parking and gym onsite
Global exposure with career development opportunities

At KONE, you’ll find innovation that goes somewhere

We see a future of smart cities. As an innovation leader in the elevator and escalator industry, our award-winning products and solutions continue to push boundaries, rethinking how we use buildings for life, work and play.

Our work will take you in different directions

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Procurement Category Manager – Locals Materials to join our dynamic team in Mascot, NSW. Reporting to the Head of Procurement ANZ, you will lead end-to-end procurement projects at the KANZ level. This role involves close collaboration with stakeholders, negotiation of supplier contracts, and management of key supplier relationships. The categories managed include, but are not limited to:

Elevator Car Interiors and cabin finishes
Electrical commodities and escalator parts (chains, handrails, and steps)
Mechanics (ropes, beams, steel fabrication, and safety components)
Spare parts (hydraulic components, electrical parts)
User interface devices – Signalisation (screens, media interfaces, and buttons)

Key Responsibilities:

Research best practices, benchmarks, and market/supplier developments in the locals material category area
Lead cross-functional teams in developing and implementing procurement strategies
Run end-to-end procurement projects/RFx’s for specific projects.
Negotiate and manage supplier contracts for key area-based suppliers within the managed categories
Lead contract implementations and resolve contract-related issues
Manage key supplier contracts, driving performance improvements
Drive the development and improvement of category-specific policies and procedures
Act as a global category lead to ensure alignment of sourcing strategies
Report monthly portfolio savings, program updates, and ad-hoc reports as required

Are You the One?

Minimum 4 years of experience in sourcing or supply chain management
Bachelor’s / master’s degree in technical or commercial sciences, or a related field preferred
Ability to build and develop strong collaborative working relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners
Demonstrated experience in delivering savings and meeting P&L targets
Experienced in developing category spend strategies
Advanced excel skills and ability to create business reports and actionable insights from raw data, including working knowledge of SAP
Experienced negotiator with the ability to manage high value contracts
Working knowledge of best practice related to the construction sector

Why Join Us?

At KONE, we foster a collaborative and innovative environment. You’ll have the opportunity to work with a dedicated team, drive impactful projects, and contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional elevator solutions.

Apply now to become a part of our forward-thinking team and make a significant impact in the KANZ regions!

Applicants must either be a permanent resident or citizen of Australia or New Zealand to apply for this position.

This role is being sourced directly by KONE. We respectfully request no agency approaches.

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