O pozici
The Category Manager – EEM is responsible for sourcing and category management activities in Indirect category within the Eastern Europe & Mediterranean region. The role partners closely with Frontline (FL) business functions, project teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to identify sourcing opportunities, negotiate contracts, implement category strategies, and ensure cost-efficient, compliant, and high-quality supplier solutions. Together with Global and Area Category Managers, he contributes to the implementation of strategies across markets within FL. The Category Manager acts as a key business partner supporting operational excellence, supplier performance, and strategic sourcing initiatives across the region.
Co budeš dělat
- Indirect Procurement Resposnibility for cross-regional categeory mangement of Car Fleet, Facilities, Professional Services, Travel, PPE and IT/Mobile
- Collect and consolidate business requirements from FLs to support sourcing projects for indirect spend categories.
- Support the implementation of Area and Global category plans and sourcing projects.
- Build and imlement FL category strategies aligned with above mentioned
- Conduct additional local contract negotiations where required.
- Standardize and Uupdate local sourcing instructions and procurement policies.
- Provide guidance and support to the business on preferred supplier usage and procurement compliance.
- Support cost optimization and supplier rationalization initiatives., deliver savings based on competitive bidding and category expertize.
Koho hledáme
- Proven experience in sourcing, procurement, and category management
- Experience working with project procurement and indirect procurement categories.
- Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and complex sourcing activities.
- Strong analytical and commercial mindset with ability to use reporting platforms such as PowerBI etc..
- Experience managing RFXs, contracts, and supplier performance.
- Good understanding of operational and project-based business environments.
- Ability to work independently and drive initiatives proactively.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Fluent English skills, both written and spoken.
- Experience working in international and matrix organizations is considered as an advantage.
Benefity
- 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
