Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager - Mechanical Sourcing

Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager - Sourcing (Mechanical)

Did you know KONE moves over one billion people every day? In 2019, we had annual net sales of EUR 10 billion. We employ over 60,000 driven professionals in over 60 countries worldwide joined together by a shared vision. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, it is our mission to improve the flow of urban life.

Job Title – Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager - Sourcing (Mechanical)

Kone India is looking for a person in Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager role who can support our current sourcing systems and lead category operations. Who will be completely responsible for all core sourcing activities like Costing, Source Development New product development – preferrable experienced in Sheet Metal Fabrication & Assembly , Hot & Cold Rolling, Castings, Cost Savings, Budgeting, Supplier risk management & Contract Management.

Are you the One?

• Educational Qualification – B.E., (Mechanical)
• Minimum 8 to 10 years of experience in Sourcing
• Strong hands - on experience in Sourcing in commodities like Sheet Metal, Forging, Casting, Machining, Plastic Injection Molding, Aluminum Die Casting

What will you be doing?

• Supporting Category Manager
• Strong project management and leadership skills
• Experienced to work with Multi commodity material sourcing projects (Sheet Metal, Forging, Casting, Machining, Plastic Injection Molding, Aluminum Die Casting)
• Create and manage RFQ for materials/services according to category or unit plans
• Creating / Validating Zero Base costing / Should costing where needed
• Experienced in NPCI & Lead selected local supplier negotiations
• Strong collaboration and Managing CFT’s
• Execute yearly sourcing cost saving projects.
• Execute global, regional and local supplier agreements
• Act as Contract owner for nominated contracts according to supplier Segmentation principle
• Ability to negotiate and sustain networking relationships
• Comfortable with figures and in collecting, analyzing and interpreting data
• Solid judgement with ability to make good decisions
• Clarify business requirements for specific unit sourcing projects
• Manage basic supplier issues and escalate to sourcing manager as needed
• Update or trigger updating of relevant data in IT systems (SPD, cost models, KSMP)
• Keep agreements/price lists updated and feed data into operational purchasing systems (e.g. SAP) following KW master data processes
• Provide support regarding Change Requests to Technology and Quality team
• Support other functions/roles in measuring and management of supplier/unit KPIs where needed
• Support definition and ensure compliance to KONE policies, processes, procedures and tools especially in the field of Sourcing
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety and environmental standards

What do we offer?

• Career progression and opportunities within a global organization
• 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
• You are surrounded by fun colleagues and a lively working environment within Business Services team and KONE Front Line. The best part is all leaders are great and open-minded

Click on apply if you have a passion for meeting up with people and a desire to make an impact in the elevator and escalator industry. 

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://careers.kone.com/en/

Experience Level

Senior Level