Procurement Specialist

KONE; Dubai; On-site; AED 334,800 - 468,720; Full time

Job summary

KONE is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support the Unit Procurement Manager in sourcing plans, tendering, and contract ownership for direct materials, spares, and installation subcontracting. You will collaborate with functions across the unit and drive supplier selection for customer projects.

Responsibilities include running RFQs, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with local procurement laws while maintaining strong supplier relationships in an international environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• SCM or Procurement qualifications advantageous.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Identify local sourcing opportunities for direct materials and spares.
• Negotiate frame contracts and price lists for direct materials/spares.
• Act as contract owner for direct material/spares suppliers.
• Define source plans for customer projects and run RFQs.
• Advise on preferred suppliers for customer projects.
• Negotiate for installation subcontractors and manage related contracts.
• Support area/global category plans and ensure compliance.

Skills

Supply market knowledge

Tendering & negotiation

Contract management

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

SCM/Procurement qualifications advantageous

Job description

KONE certified as a Top Employer in the UAE Qatar KSA and Oman is committed to creating a better work environment through excellent people practices. We prioritize our employees well-being and foster a workplace that values collaboration diversity growth and efficiency.

Role Overview

Procurement Specialist supports the Unit Procurement Manager in executing sourcing plans for a specific unit working closely together with other functions in the same unit. He/she identifies local sourcing opportunities manages supplier tenders acts as contract owner for selected suppliers and manages related supplier relationships. He/she also supports individual customer projects with their specific needs and supports finding the optimal supplier set-up for these projects.

Key Responsibilities and Activities

Direct Material & Spares

• Works with the units business functions to understand needs
• 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
• Acts as contract owner for direct material/spares suppliers
• Supports the implementation of global/area category plans within his/her unit
• Can act as a sourcing specialist also for the needs of other units in specific cases representing the needs of these other units towards suppliers.

Customer Projects

• 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
• Advises customer-facing roles on preferred suppliers and decides on suppliers for customer projects

Installations

• Works with the units business functions to understand needs
• Identifies local Sourcing opportunities for Installation subcontracting/subcontracted installation services
• Negotiates frame contracts and price lists with suppliers to be used by the business for locally sourced installation subcontracting
• Acts as contract owner for local installation subcontractor suppliers
• Supports the implementation of global/Area category plans within his/her unit

Indirect

• Collects business requirements from the unit to support sourcing projects for indirect spend
• Supports the implementation of area/global level category plans and sourcing projects in a unit through additional local contract negotiations as needed
• Supports the update of local instructions and policies provides guidance and supports business in following/using preferred suppliers and ensuring compliance

Educational and Language Requirements

• Bachelors degree in engineering or a related field.
• Additional qualifications in Supply Chain Management or Procurement are advantageous.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English is essential.

Professional and Technical Skills

• Strong supply market knowledge in the relevant area of spend.
• Proficiency in supplier tendering negotiation and contract management.
• Familiarity with supplier performance quality management and relationship management.
• Knowledge of relevant technologies and systems in procurement.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management.
• Familiarity with local procurement laws and supplier networks is a plus.
• Experience working in an international/multinational environment is an advantage.

Core Competencies

• Effective stakeholder management abilities.
• Expertise in change management processes.
• Strategic and analytical mindset for cost optimization.

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 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.