Purchasing Specialist

Ranked as one of the most innovative and sustainable companies in the world, KONE is a global leader in the elevator and escalator business. Every day, millions of people globally use our elevators and escalators in an increasingly urbanized environment. We want to offer the best People Flow™ experience to those using our equipment in residential and office buildings, hotels, public transportation sites, hospitals, shopping malls, and many other special buildings. KONE Purchasing is a global organization of purchasing and supplier management experts responsible for direct and indirect material and service sourcing for KONE. We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Purchasing Specialist to join our the Direct Material Purchasing Europe organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in contract management, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to manage supplier relationships effectively. Strong communication and cost management are essential to succeed in this position. Key Responsibilities:

• Works with DM EU category and Unit managers on the purchasing strategy execution
• Manage all purchasing activities including supplier contracts, price negotiations, and RFQ management for your own area of responsibility
• Act as the contract owner for direct material suppliers and support the implementation of global/area source plans
• Identify and drive new cost savings initiatives to support profitability
• Manage supplier quality and on-time delivery in collaboration with the stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in a relevant field (e.g., engineering, supply chain management, or business)
• 5 or more years work experience in procurement
• Experience in leading supplier negotiations and managing supplier relationships with local, regional, and global suppliers
• Knowledge of electrification and mechanics supply markets and technology, and using AI (Copilot) in daily work is an asset
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a multinational environment
• Fluent English and other languages are an asset
• Willingness for short business trips within the European Union (and, occasionally, to China)

For further information, please contact Mika Hiitela, hiring manager and Direct Material, Unit Purchasing Manager at mika.Hiitela@kone.com Please submit your CV and application by 1 of December 2026 Why Join Us: This position offers a unique opportunity to learn and improve your skills within the area of purchasing and support your professional growth. Every day is different and provides many opportunities to learn and improve your skills within the area of procurement and support you in your professional growth. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in procurement, we invite you to join our team. Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career at KONE. #LI-SK1 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. Read more on https://kone.com/global/en/careers.html