Purchasing Manager – Professional Services

KONE; Espoo; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

KONE is seeking a highly experienced Purchasing Manager – Professional Services at HQ in Espoo. You will shape category strategies, engage senior stakeholders, and lead global supplier relations across finance, legal, HR, and other functions.

The role emphasizes cost efficiency, quality, and sustainable supplier partnerships, with a strong focus on transformation programs and strategic negotiations. The position requires a Master’s degree in a related field and 10+ years in purchasing, including

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.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional initiatives with strong project and change management skills.
• Experience in tendering and managing major outsourcing service contracts.
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with global category managers, stakeholders, and management teams to build category strategies.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to implement category strategies across functions and business lines.
• Develop and execute supplier relationship management strategies to improve performance, reduce costs, and ensure quality and sustainability.
• Act as the purchasing subject matter expert for 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 and implement cost-saving opportunities to meet savings targets.
• Run RfX processes and lead negotiations and contract management for selected suppliers.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Supplier relationship management

Tendering and outsourcing contracts

Cross-functional initiatives

Project and change management

Strategic thinking and business acumen

Negotiation and contract management

Analytical and data-driven mindset

Education

Master’s degree in supply chain management 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.

For more information

please contact Kati Turunen by email at [e-mail] or by mobile at [phone].

Hiring Contact Hours

Kati Turunen will be available for calls on Monday, 14 September 2026, from 14:00–15:00 EET.

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.