Procurement Specialist - Global Sourcing & Contracts

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 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.