Global Strategic Purchasing Manager – Professional Services

Kone México; Espoo; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International exposure

Career development opportunities

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

KONE is seeking a seasoned Purchasing Manager for Professional Services to join the HQ-based team in Espoo, Finland. The role focuses on category management, supplier relationships, and cost optimization across finance, legal, marketing, HR, and related business applications.

Strong leadership and data-driven decision making are essential. You will collaborate with global category managers and senior stakeholders to drive end-to-end category strategies and global transformation programs,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in purchasing, category management, or a relevant business role, including 3–5 years within Professional Services and Temporary Labor categories.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional initiatives with strong project and change management skills.
• Proven experience in tendering and managing major outsourcing service contracts.
• Strong expertise in purchasing and sourcing strategies, including supplier evaluation, negotiation, and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with global category managers, stakeholders, and business function management teams to build category strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Lead cross-functional category collaboration to ensure buy-in and end-to-end implementation of category strategies across functions and business lines.
• Develop and execute supplier relationship management strategies to strengthen supplier performance, reduce costs, and support KONE’s competitive advantage.
• Act as the purchasing subject matter expert for the assigned categories.
• Execute global transformation programs based on category strategies and business plans.
• Drive change management and innovation with strategic suppliers and the business.
• Identify, initiate, and implement cost-saving opportunities to ensure savings targets are met.
• Run RfX processes and lead negotiations and contract management for selected suppliers to secure cost-efficient, high-quality services.

Skills

English fluency

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Negotiation

Education

Master's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or related field

Job description

KONE is seeking a seasoned Purchasing Manager for Professional Services to join the HQ-based team in Espoo, Finland. The role focuses on category management, supplier relationships, and cost optimization across finance, legal, marketing, HR, and related business applications.

Strong leadership and data-driven decision making are essential. You will collaborate with global category managers and senior stakeholders to drive end-to-end category strategies and global transformation programs,