KONE Kenya is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Senior Procurement Specialist to be based in our Nairobi, Kenya office. The Senior Procurement Specialist will have an integral part to play for KONE East Africa. Reporting directly to the Head of Procurement – KONE Middle East Turley and Africa, we are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic colleague to make an impact on business for KONE.In this role, the successful candidate will plan, manage, and control the procurement activities and conduct sourcing category management through detailed plans and will be the point of contact for suppliers assigned to their portfolio.This is a unique opportunity to join a team of professionals who thrive to drive procurement activities. If you feel you have what it takes and can add significant value to this role and department then apply for this exciting opportunity!Your tasks?Defines source plans for customer projects and works closely with the project team to understand real customer needs.Runs RFQs for customer project-specific materials and negotiates contracts with suppliers for customer projects.Identifies local Sourcing opportunities for direct materials and spare parts.Negotiates frame contracts and price lists with suppliers to be used within the unit for direct materials/spares.Overall support to the KONE supply chain management through thorough market analysisIdentification 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.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 supplier's challenges.Continually manage supplier-saving actions to reduce costs.Ensure that KONE supplier segmentation-specific processes are implemented for suppliers.Conduct quality audits, scorecards, and risk management solutions for suppliers.Are you the one?Qualification in Supply Chain or Procurement;Minimum 3-4 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.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.An engaging job with a 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.Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete an automated video interview. Please keep checking your emails for the link which can sometimes land in the spam folder.Read more on
