Global Purchasing Specialist
Pubblicato il 18-09-2026 - Kone in Cadrezzate
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 Procurement 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 Global Purchasing Specialist to join our dynamic Projects and Modernization Procurement team in the KONE Europe Supply Line Direct Material Procurement organization.
As a Purchasing Specialist, you will focus on direct materials procurement initiatives for Modernization as well as the Control Systems and Networks Solutions & Devices categories.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement,
excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to manage supplier relationships effectively.
Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential to succeed in this position.
This position is based in Cadrezzate con Osmate (VA), Italy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Works with the unit’s business functions to understand needs
- 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 category 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)
- 3 or more years work experience in p