Jobs Kenya

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

  • Salesperson

    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.

  • Business Controller

    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.

  • Project Manager

    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.

  • Sourcing Administrator

    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.

  • Project Manager

    Project Manager

    Project Management Generic
    Accountable for completing the project safely, on time and within budget
    Accountable for stakeholder satisfaction and managing their expectations
    Accountable for effective collaboration and communication with and between stakeholders
    Accountable for project cost control
    Manages projects from start to project closure
    Accountable for variation and scope management and claims
    Responsible for project “hand over”:
    Accountable for creating the project plan and executing the project
    Responsible for full chain scheduling in KONE (sharing the plan)
    Responsible for getting stakeholder approvals where required
    Takes care (with his/her team) of the administrative activities of the project including project reports.
    Controls the material and inventory and takes care of the claim analysis
    Performs subcontractor qualification, evaluation and selection
    Leadership / People management
    Plans manpower for the project (headcount and the right competence level)
    Secures and retains appropriate talent for project execution
    Identifying and facilitating project related change management activities
    Leads the multifunctional project team and manages performance
    Communicates project goals, gives feedback on the performance and coaches.
    Creates and maintains safety and security awareness amongst employees and sub-contractors. Ensures company’s safety and security policies.
    Skills, Education And Experience
    Bachelor’s degree in Management or any relevant field
    3-5 years of Project Manager experience (Major Projects) ( 1-3 for KONE Way)
    General Project Management methodology and tool knowledge
    We offer
    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.

  • Finance Director Business Controller

    Finance Director Business Controller

    The Finance Director drives and supports the achievement of KONE’s business objectives and contributes to the ongoing development of unit/area/global business performance by developing and implementing finance policies, programs, and systems (i.e. Controlling and Measurement, Investor Relations, Treasury, Tax and Shared Services). They help to control KONE’s financial assets and provide complete and accurate financial information and records at a unit/area/global level
    Responsibilities And Key Activities
    Contribute to strategic planning and decision-making at the management team level to develop and implement finance and controlling systems and processes that align with the organisation’s overall vision and its current and future business objectives.
    Lead the Global Function/Area/Unit finance function so that financial and controlling transactions, policies, systems, and procedures meet the organisation’s short and long-term business objectives and comply with regulations, KONE accounting principles and standards and KONE Financial Control Models (FCM).
    Support the business forecasting process by implementing the FCM forecasting checklists.
    Develop and implement annual Area/Unit budgets in line with global budgeting guidelines.
    Monitor and evaluate the performance of accounting policies, systems and procedures in achieving strategic objectives.
    Review the organisation’s financial reports (balance sheet, PL and cashflow) and business performance reports to ensure they are accurate and present the findings and recommendations to other Senior Management.
    Support the internal audit program activities within the Unit.
    Coordinate, develop and manage cash flow and credit/collections activities.
    Liaise with senior management to develop and implement finance strategies that are appropriate for the business needs and consistent with KONE’s overall finance strategy.
    Direct all employees in Finance to ensure that the financial strategy is implemented effectively, consistently and according to established guidelines and budgets.
    Lead, direct, evaluate and develop a team of managers and professionals to achieve established goals.
    Maintain strong connections with other Finance colleagues within KONE to share best practices and to understand current and future trends.
    Skills, Education And Experience
    At least 5 years as a Controller
    SAP and Beacon, or similar application, working knowledge
    Professional qualifications as appropriate
    Preferably Master’s degree in Finance or relevant field.
    At least 7 years of professional experience
    Good English skills
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  • Sourcing Specialist

    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

  • Salesperson

    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.

  • Business Controller

    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.

  • Project Manager

    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.