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.
KONE is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Sourcing Specialist to be based in our Nairobi, Kenya office. The Sourcing Specialist will have an integral part to play at KONE. The successful candidate will plan, manage and control the sourcing activities for KONE Kenya and conduct sourcing category management through detailed plans and will be the point of contact for suppliers assigned to their portfolio.
Responsibilities
Overall support to the KONE supply chain management through thorough market analysis
Identification of local sourcing opportunities and mitigation of risk
Identify and manage local material and service providers according to sourcing categories and plans
To lead negotiations with local suppliers with a good understanding local supplier base
To thoroughly execute local and regional supplier agreements
Ownership of nominated contracts and audits on supplier quality
Maintain contract validity and manage re-negotiation as needed and in alignment with categoryand sourcing strategy and ensure contract and pricing information in systems is up-to-date
Arrange and conduct regular steering or review meetings with suppliers and drive resolution of suppliers challenges
Continually manage supplier saving actions to reduce cost
Ensure that KONE supplier segmentation specific processes are implemented to suppliers
Conduct quality audits, scorecard and risk management solutions on suppliers
Requirements
University Degree, ideally Engineering or equivalent and MBA will be a plus
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in sourcing, supply chain management or relevant technical sector
Experience in a multinational and matrix organization
High level of Ethics, Compliance and process
Excellent communication skills
Self-starter with excellent customer relationship skills
Fluency in English is a must
