Purchasing Coordinator

Kone México; Hyvinkää; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

KONE is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to join the Global Spares Supply unit. You will ensure efficient execution of stock material purchase orders, data quality, and timely supply to DCs and sites.

The role is fixed-term through the end of 2027 and requires SAP MM proficiency and strong Excel/Power BI skills. Responsibilities include creating POs, tracking statuses, resolving discrepancies, and coordinating with suppliers for on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain processes.
• Proficiency in SAP MM Module.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI), Salesforce and PDM.
• Fluent in English.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (preferably in Supply Chain or related field).

Responsibilities

• Monitor purchase requisitions and create purchase orders with suppliers.
• Generate manual POs based on requests from cross-functional teams with proper approvals.
• Oversee PO status with suppliers and confirm order confirmations.
• Resolve deviations or discrepancies in orders.
• Update order confirmation data in SAP.
• Handle IDOC errors related to supplier order confirmations.
• Coordinate with suppliers for timely material delivery to designated locations.
• Assist suppliers with transportation arrangements as needed.
• Manage supplier emails and inform planning team of holiday schedules.
• Coordinate forecasting with planning team and maintain supplier contacts.
• Monitor exceptions and follow up on daily issues.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to KONE PO policy and other quality, safety, environmental standards.

Skills

Fluent English

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Cross-cultural awareness

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree (Supply Chain or related)

Tools

SAP MM

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI)

Salesforce

PDM

Job description

We are looking for a Purchasing Coordinator to join our Purchase Order Management team within the Global Spares Supply unit. The role ensures efficient execution of stock material purchase orders, good data quality, and timely material and service supply. This is a fixed-term position, starting as soon as possible and continuing until the end of 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor purchase requisitions and create purchase orders (PO) with preferred or approved suppliers.
• Generate manual POs based on requests received from cross-functional teams, ensuring proper approvals are in place.
• Oversee the monitoring of purchase orders and confirm order statuses with suppliers.
• Resolve any deviations or discrepancies.
• Update order confirmation data in SAP.
• Handle IDOC errors related to integrated supplier order confirmations.
• Follow up with suppliers to ensure timely material delivery to DCs, FLs, or other designated locations.
• Assist suppliers with transportation arrangements as needed.
• Manage incoming emails from suppliers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams in the shared mailbox.
• Collect and inform the planning team of suppliers’ holiday schedules for better planning.
• Coordinate with the planning team to send forecasts to suppliers.
• Maintain up-to-date supplier contact information in the system.
• Monitor and address exceptions and follow up on daily issues.
• Actively participate in process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with KONE policies and procedures, particularly the PO policy.
• Adhere to quality, safety, and environmental standards.

Requirements for the candidates

• Proven experience in supply chain processes
• Proficiency in SAP MM Module
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI), Salesforce and PDM
• Fluent in English
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (preferably in Supply Chain or related field).

• You will succeed in this role, if you have:

• Attention to detail and adherence to guidelines
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Cross-cultural awareness and flexibility
• Integrity and professionalism.

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 https://kone.com/global/en/careers.html

At KONE, our purpose is to shape the future of cities. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, we move two billion people every day, making their journeys safe, convenient, and reliable with smart and sustainable People Flow®. In 2025, KONE had annual sales of EUR 11.2 billion, and at the end of the year over 60,000 employees in close to 70 countries. KONE class B shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. in Finland.