Website: Website http://www.kone.co.ke/

Sourcing Manager

KONE is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Sourcing Manager to be based in our Nairobi, Kenya office. The Sourcing Manager will have an integral part to play at KONE East Africa. The successful candidate will plan, manage and control the sourcing activities for KONE East Africa and conduct sourcing category management through detailed plans and will be the point of contact for suppliers assigned to their portfolio.

A Sourcing Manager focusses on creating customer trust, value and loyalty and hence we are looking for somebody with a proven track record of being someone with the ability to drive success and work as part of a team. We need someone who has the ability to influence, is result driven and has a strong commercial acumen. You will lead sourcing function and foster a spirit of teamwork and unity among internal customers and the appreciation of diversity as well as cohesiveness, support, and working effectively together.

This is a unique opportunity to join a large multi-national company who is a leader in the elevator and escalator field. If you feel you have what it takes, meet the criteria and feel that you can add significant value to this role and business unit then apply for this exciting opportunity! Please keep in mind the last day to submit applications will be 26/10/2020.

Are you the one?

University Degree, ideally Engineering with a specialization in Sourcing;
5-10 years of experience in sourcing, supply chain management or relevant technical sector;
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 category and 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.

What We Offer

Great dynamic team promoting a collaborative environment;
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;
Engaging job with position description and clear targets;
Regular feedback through performance discussions;
Opportunities for individual development;
Mentoring and coaching programs;
Flexibility, trust and respect;
Value-based culture, behaviors and ethics;
Sustainability and innovation;
Working for a successful organization.

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October 28, 2024
Sales Engineer – Service Equipment Business

KONE Kenya is focused on growing business presence in Nairobi as success here will play an integral part in the overall success of KONE East Africa. To complement these growth plans, service equipment business is considered to be a strategic priority for our Business.Reporting directly to the Service Sales Manager, we are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Sales Engineer – Service Equipment Business to be based in our Nairobi, Kenya office. In this role, you will drive the service equipment business by seeking out and offering solutions for the Modernization of customer units. Posses a strong ability to convert these leads into customers, driving sales in order to achieve sales targets.A SEB Sales Engineer focuses on creating customer trust, value and loyalty and hence we are looking for somebody with a proven track record of being a go-getter and understands selling at its core. We need someone who has the ability to influence, is result driven and has a strong commercial acumen.This is a unique opportunity to join a team of professionals who thrive to drive sales in the market. If you feel you have what it takes and can add significant value to this role and department then apply for this exciting opportunity! Keep in mind the last day to submit applications will be 05/11/2019.Are you the one?

University Degree in Electrical Engineering;
Minimum 3 – 5 years’ experience in the elevator industry;
Experience in field sales and the ability to meet the demands of customers;
Excellent customer interaction and the ability engage with customers;
The ability to engage the sales process and tender document skills would be an advantage;
Experience on CRM tools and MS Office is a must;
Highly motivated, goal oriented, diligent, organized self-starter with an orientation towards a high level of customer service;
Ability to interpret and analyze data to draw conclusions and identify patterns;
Ability to work together as a team and promote a harmonious environment;
Passion for sales, with a proven track record and a strong customer focus;
Excellent English communication, presentation and negotiation skills. Knowledge of other African languages will be advantageous.

What do we offer?

Great dynamic team promoting a collaborative environment
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
Engaging job with position description and clear targets
Regular feedback through performance discussions
Opportunities for individual development
Mentoring and coaching programs
Flexibility, trust and respect
Value-based culture, behaviors and ethics
Sustainability and innovation
Working for a successful organization

Last day to submit applications will be 05/11/2019.At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

October 26, 2024
Financial Controller

Job description

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, we are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Financial Controller to be based in our Nairobi office. In this role, you will be responsible for the finance unit operations and be strategically involved in the accounting processes looking after the short and long term business objectives.A Financial Controller focuses on creating internal customer trust, value and loyalty and hence we are looking for somebody with a proven track record of being a go-getter and understands selling at its core. We need someone who has the ability to influence, is result driven and has a strong commercial acumen.This is a unique opportunity to join a team of professionals who thrive to drive sales in the market. If you feel you have what it takes and can add significant value to this role and department then apply for this exciting opportunity!Are you the one?

Hold a CPA & Bachelor’s Degree & MBA would be advantageous;
Minimum 4-5 years’ experience in the finance industry;
Experienced in a related industry, elevator industry would be an advantage
Experience on ERP tools and MS Office is a must, SAP experience would be advantageous;
Highly motivated, goal oriented, diligent, organized self-starter with an orientation towards a high level of customer service;
Ability to interpret and analyze data to draw conclusions and identify patterns;
Ability to work together as a team and promote a harmonious environment;
Excellent English communication, presentation and negotiation skills. Knowledge of other African languages will be advantageous.

What do we offer?

Great dynamic team promoting a collaborative environment
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
Engaging job with position description and clear targets
Regular feedback through performance discussions
Opportunities for individual development
Mentoring and coaching programs
Flexibility, trust and respect
Value-based culture, behaviors and ethics
Sustainability and innovation
Working for a successful organization

At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

October 26, 2024
Maintenance Supervisor – Elevators – Escalators

Job description
KONE is looking for a Maintenance Supervisor – Elevators – Escalators for Nairobi, Kenya, to plan, manage and control the field service operations for the area from a maintenance side and to set up and follow the maintenance plan. Our team is comprised of maintenance professionals who provide onsite service to our customers. We are looking for a confident leader to manage the maintenance process and deliver quality solutions to our customers.
In this role you will live the KONE values on a daily basis and be a role model to others. The successful candidate will work towards ensuring quality service, improving equipment safety and performance as well as promoting regular and proactive on-site communication to customer and the people using the equipment.
Responsibilities

Lead and manage the maintenance team to ensure safe, high quality and complete-on-time delivery of KONE solutions within budget
Act as the KONE interface to customers and other stakeholders
Support the sales team in pre-tender and tender activities
Accountable for the delivery of the installation of KONE projects
Participate in the sales and installation hand-over and validate the term of the order received from the customer together with the salesperson
Prepare the overall installation program and resource planning
Responsible for administrative activities of the project including daily human resource management (absences, time sheet review/approvals) and report project progress (schedule, installation hours, fitter time sheets, budget and risk analysis) to superiors
Maintain project documentation

Requirements

Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in the elevator and escalator industry required
Excellent English language skills

October 26, 2024
Sales Executive – Elevators – Escalators

Job description
Responsibilities

Present, promote and sell KONE products and services using solid arguments to existing and prospective customers
Proactively develop and create customer relationships in their area of responsibility
Perform cost-benefit and needs analysis of existing/potential customers to meet their needs
Growing KONE’s position in their customer base and market assigned area
Ensure customer satisfaction and solve complaints with the rest of KONE team
Document the customer and contact information and maintain customer data
Create repair leads, opportunities, orders and contracts to meet the repair sales budget and pricing targets
Coordinate sales effort with team members and other departments
Validate that the contents of the order received from the customer are in line with the negotiation process outcome, including terms and conditions, quality and safety
Accountable for hand-over to installation, maintenance and/or engineering with complete and correct information
Maintain full information of opportunities, tasks and visits and presented on a monthly basis

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of sales experience in construction or related industries
Prior knowledge of the elevator/escalator industry will be an added advantage
Excellent English language skills both written and verbal

At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

October 26, 2024
Sourcing Specialist

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

October 26, 2024
Salesperson

Job description
KONE, one of the global leaders in the elevator and escalator industry has an exciting opportunity for an energetic and experienced Salesperson for our Kenya office, based in Nairobi. Reporting into the Sales Director the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the sales team in Kenya.
We’re looking for a results-driven sales representative to actively seek out and engage customer prospects. The successful candidate will provide complete and appropriate solutions for every customer in order to boost top-line revenue growth, customer acquisition levels and profitability.
Responsibilities

Present, promote and sell KONE products and services using solid arguments to existing and prospective customers
Proactively develop and create customer relationships in their area of responsibility
Perform cost-benefit and needs analysis of existing/potential customers to meet their needs
Growing KONE’s position in their customer base and market assigned area
Ensure customer satisfaction and solve complaints with the rest of KONE team
Document the customer and contact information and maintain customer data
Create repair leads, opportunities, orders and contracts to meet the repair sales budget and pricing targets
Coordinate sales effort with team members and other departments
Validate that the contents of the order received from the customer are in line with the negotiation process outcome, including terms and conditions, quality and safety
Accountable for hand-over to installation, maintenance and/or engineering with complete and correct information
Maintain full information of opportunities, tasks and visits and presented on a monthly basis

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of sales experience in construction or related industries
Prior knowledge of the elevator/escalator industry will be an added advantage
Excellent English language skills both written and verbal

At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

October 26, 2024
Business Controller

Job description
Responsibilities

Perform or organize the execution of the business controlling tasks as defined in KONE FCM
Analyze the organization’s business activities and advise management on financial matters and impacts of the business transactions and decisions.
Support functional or operational area managers in forecasting the future results of their business.
Collect, compile, verify, and analyze financial information and economic indicators so that senior management has accurate and timely information for making strategic and operational decisions on, for example, acquisitions, investments, capital expenditure, divestitures, mergers, or the sale of assets.
Evaluate industry, economic, financial, and market trends to forecast the organization’s short, medium and long-term financial and competitive position.
Provide technical expertise and advice on financial issues to functional or operational areas managers to help them develop revenue and expense budgets, understand financial reports, and manage their financial responsibilities.
Assure the correctness of managerial information including order book, WIP, late cost reserves, accruals and pre to post calculations
Develop and implement annual unit budgets in line with global budgeting guidelines.
Maintain strong connections with other Finance colleagues within KONE to share best practices and to understand current and future trends.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
Minimum 4 years of relevant experience
Excellent Communication skills
Excellent Presentation skills
Strong analytical skills
Well-developed influencing skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Advance level of Microsoft excel and PowerPoint
SAP experience preferable
CPM Beacon a plus

At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

October 26, 2024
Project Manager

Job description
We have an exciting challenge for a Project Manager for a new project we have in Kenya who will proactively be working and managing the interface with all key stakeholders both internally and externally during the project, focusing on continuous collaboration with the customer.
We are looking for a candidate with a proven track record in executing and managing successful high rise projects and ensuring that project objectives are accomplished within the agreed schedule and budget, using approved KONE methodologies and tools.
Responsibilities

Accountable for project scope, schedule and budget, delivering the project within the defined contractual requirements and KONE objectives
Ensure KONE business success and customer satisfaction
Ensure professional stakeholder management
Proactively manage customer communication throughout the project
Manage project deliverables in line with project plan
Responsible for successful project start-up, project reviews and project reporting
Responsible for operational and financial project risk identification, mitigation, contingency planning and potential recovery actions
Accountable for the project’s financial planning and forecasting, cash flow management and revenue management
Actively drive Sales-to-Operations handover quality, accountable for handover to customer and maintenance as well as project closing activities
Plan and ensure sufficient project resourcing and competences
Manage and lead the full chain project team

Requirements

Degree in Engineering
PMP certification or equivalent
Minimum 10 years of experience in the elevator industry, with at least 5 years of project management experience in high rise buildings
Previous experience with high rise projects is a must
Excellent English language skills.
Chinese language is a big plus
Strong planning, organizing and influencing skills

At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

October 25, 2024
Sourcing Administrator

Job description
KONE, one of the global leaders in the elevator and escalator industry is looking for a Sourcing Administrator for our Kenya Office.
Responsibilities

Ensure timely, quality and cost competitive supply to unit
Responsible for meeting targets and deliverables set by Sourcing Unit Manager/ Managing Director
Responsible to update and maintain price lists in relevant systems and databases
Accountable for processing all incoming and outgoing goods activities for Branch Proximity Stock, order related material deliveries or parcel deliveries
Accountable to perform the Physical inventory of Branch Proximity Stocks, according to frontline and global regulations
Ensure compliance and adherence to KONE sourcing policies and procedures
Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards
Ensure cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder relationships

Requirements

Bachelor degree preferably with Accounting and Finance background
Fluent level of English, additional languages are a plus
Minimum 3 years of experience in sourcing, supply chain or relevant area
Proficient in MS Office with excellent knowledge in Excel and powerpoint
Experience with SAP will be an added value
Good Negotiation skills, with the basic know-how of Contract and service level agreement.

October 25, 2024