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

Title: Purchasing Manager – Professional Services Reports to: Kati Turunen, Head of ICT, Engineering and Professional Services Purchasing Location: KONE HQ, Espoo KONE is a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry. Our mission is to improve the flow of urban life by delivering innovative solutions and seamless customer experiences throughout the building lifecycle. At the core of our RISE strategy are our people, how we work, and how we serve our customers. We aim to be the easiest company in the industry to work for and to work with. KONE Purchasing Organization supports all KONE business functions and business lines by ensuring a competitive, innovative, and fit-for-purpose supply of products and services. Global Indirect Purchasing is a category-management-led organization that develops and implements category strategies, drives cross-functional collaboration, and continuously improves ways of working. We are now looking for a highly skilled and motivated Purchasing Manager – Professional Services to join our team. If you are an experienced purchasing and category management professional who thrives in complex supplier relationship management, supplier strategy, and delivering commercial impact at a global scale, this role could be for you. You will build strong relationships with key business stakeholders and influence demand management across the Professional Services category. You will lead category planning and purchasing for selected business functions, such as finance, outsourced services, legal services, management consulting, marketing and HR, as well as selected business applications. The final scope will be refined based on the selected candidate’s profile. To succeed in this role, you will create value across the categories and strengthen relationships both internally and externally. You will work closely with senior leaders and executives in global functions. Our aim is to work proactively, better anticipate demand, simplify processes, and identify new suppliers where needed to further increase value — supporting KONE’s ambition to be the easiest to work for and to work with.

Main responsibilities

• Work closely with global category managers, key stakeholders, and business function management teams to build category strategies aligned with broader organizational goals.
• Lead cross-functional category collaboration to ensure buy-in and successful 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, enhance quality and sustainability, 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.

Requirements for the role

• A master’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a 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.
• Experience in HQ or group function roles is considered an asset.
• Strong expertise in purchasing and sourcing strategies, including supplier evaluation, negotiation, and contract management.
• Solid understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Extensive experience in change management and senior stakeholder engagement.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to assess market trends, optimize category plans, simplify complexity, and apply a data‑driven mindset.
• Strategic thinking and strong business acumen are essential.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• A proactive, can‑do attitude and collaborative way of working.
• Passion for success and continuous learning.
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written.

We offer

• This is a key role and an excellent opportunity to contribute to the future of urban life by shaping how people live, work, and move into cities.
• You will join dynamic teams that are investing in the development of services and solutions used by billions of people every day and contribute to offerings recognized for their quality and innovation.
• We offer you the opportunity to work in an international team, develop your expertise in purchasing and category management, and gain broad exposure to KONE processes through close collaboration with internal organizations and external suppliers.

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.