Procurement Specialist

KONE; Madrid; Híbrido; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading global lift and escalator company in Madrid is seeking an experienced Installation Procurement Specialist to optimize procurement plans and manage supplier relationships. This role requires fluency in Spanish and English, as well as a Bachelor's degree in economics or related fields. With a focus on cost optimization and supplier management, the ideal candidate will thrive in a cross-functional team environment offering a hybrid work model and various professional development opportunities.

Servicios

Permanent contract

Flexible remuneration

Continuous training and professional development

Language training

Hybrid work model

Formación

• 3-4 years of experience in a matrix and international organization.
• Knowledge of Installation Subcontracting procurement categories.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional, team-oriented environment.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement procurement plans aligned with operational needs.
• Manage supplier relationships and tenders ensuring competitiveness.
• Conduct contract negotiations and price analyses for optimization.

Conocimientos

Fluency in Spanish

Fluency in English

Teamwork

Proficiency in IT tools

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in economics or related fields

Herramientas

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

Overview

At KONE, we are a diverse team of more than 60,000 people committed to improving and making safer and more sustainable people flow for billions of city dwellers every day. We seek innovation in everything we do, paving the way for a better future for the planet and those who inhabit it. Here, you are welcome just as you are. We celebrate your courage and recognize your impact. With strong roots dating back more than a century, our exciting journey continues.y

Join us and let's build the future of cities together!

We are looking for an Installation Procurement Specialist to join our Procurement Team based in Madrid.

The Procurement Specialist supports, develops and executes Procurement plans closely together with local operations. He/She identifies local opportunities, manages supplier relationships and tenders, including contract negotiations and price analysis, with the aim of optimizing costs and mitigating risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement Planning & Execution: Develop and implement procurement plans in alignment with local operational needs and global objectives.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Identify opportunities, manage relationships, and oversee tenders, ensuring competitive and transparent processes.
• Negotiations & Cost Optimization: Conduct contract negotiations and perform price analyses to optimize costs and reduce risks while maintaining quality and compliance.
• Strategy & Project Leadership: Lead or support the rollout of local and global procurement strategies and projects.
• Procurement Management: Lead the procurement and operational management of Installation Subcontracting category, ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, value-oriented solutions and alignment with business needs.
• Installation price list management: Negotiation and updating of prices with strategic and preferred subcontractors, in line with company policies and saving objectives.
• Framework agreement management: Drafting, negotiation, and updating of framework contracts, in synergy with the legal team and involved functions.
• Economic analysis: Monitoring of spend, analysis of installation costs, and identification of optimization opportunities.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Constant interaction with internal stakeholders (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Legal, Finance) to ensure an integrated approach and compliance with company policies.
• Frontline interface: Management of relationships with colleagues from different frontlines to ensure consistency and alignment in installation activities at area level.

Qualifications

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in economics or related fields
• Professional Experience: 3-4 or more years of working into a matrix and international organization
• Languages: fluency in Spanish and English is essential; knowledge of Italian is a plus.
• Procurement Expertise: knowledge of the Installation Subcontracting procurement categories.
• Teamwork: ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional, team oriented-environment.
• Digital Proficiency: proficiency in IT tools and systems (e.g., Microsoft Excel, other MS Office suite applications, SAP)

What do we offer?

• We offer our employees various opportunities for professional development, ranging from lateral moves to taking on positions of greater responsibility within the organization.
• Continuous training with our learning programs covering a wide range of professional skills.
• Permanent contract.
• Flexible remuneration
• Language training
• Hybrid work model
• Office hours (8:30-18 (L-J) 8:30-14 (V))

At KONE, we strive to be a great place to work. We are proud to offer countless national and international experiences and opportunities that will help you achieve your professional and personal goals. Working at KONE will allow you to have a healthy and balanced life between your personal and professional life.

We protect and promote an inclusive work culture, which is a fundamental pillar for retaining and acquiring talent.

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 www.kone.com/careers