Procurement Specialist (Fixed term contract)

Pero, Italy

9 hours ago

Kone

We are looking for a Procurement Specialist for Indirect Business (Fixed term contract) to join our Procurement Team based in KONE Italy, Pero (MI).

Procurement Team is a team of professionals aiming to support Business by involving best Suppliers in terms of quality, timely delivery and price. We help Business from tender phase till final implementation of Customer Orders.

Purpose:

The Procurement Specialist supports, develops and executes Procurement plans closely together with local operations. He/She identify local opportunities, manage supplier relationships and tenders, including contract negotiations and price analysis, with the aim of optimizing costs and mitigating risks.

Key Responsibilities:

Indirect Procurement Management: Oversee key indirect procurement categories, including ICT, Professional Services (e.g. financial, legal, marketing and communications services), Car Fleet and Travel, ensuring value-oriented and cost-effective solutions.Procurement Planning & Execution: Develop and implement procurement plans in alignment with local operational needs and global objectives.Supplier Relationship Management: Identify opportunities, manage relationships, and oversee tenders, ensuring competitive and transparent processes.Negotiations & Cost Optimization: Conduct contract negotiations and perform price analyses to optimize costs and reduce risks while maintaining quality and compliance.Strategy & Project Leadership: Lead or support the rollout of local and global procurement strategies and projects.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Professional Experience: 1-2 or more years of working into a matrix and international organization is a plusFluency in Italian and English is essential; knowledge of Spanish is a plus.Negotiation and analytical skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.Knowledge of the Indirect procurement categories, such as ICT, Professional Services, Car Fleet and Travel is a plus.Organizational and project management capabilities.Effective communication and stakeholder/supplier management skills.Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.Proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.Proficiency in IT tools and systems (e.g., Microsoft Excel, other MS Office suite applications, SAP is a plus)Confidentiality and Integrity.

Contract: Fixed

Location: Pero (MI)

KONE Italy&Iberica is part of KONE, leader in the elevator and escalator industry. KONE provides its customers with industry-leading elevators, escalators, doors and innovative solutions for maintenance and modernization.

KONE Italy has adopted the organizational model for "Gender Equality" outlined in the UNI PdR 125:2022 guidelines. This serves as a further tangible step in the company’s commitment to promoting gender equity and enhancing the role of women within its organization and the business world.

Interested people can submit their application with authorization in accordance with GDPR (European Regulation 679/2016). The search is open to everyone, regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, membership in protected categories, ethnicity, or religious beliefs.

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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.