Purchasing Manager - Professional Services

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

Job summary

KONE is seeking a highly skilled Purchasing Manager - Professional Services to lead category planning and supplier management across finance, outsourced services, legal, management consulting, marketing and HR. The role requires building strong stakeholder relationships and delivering value at a global scale.

Based at KONE HQ in Espoo, you will drive end-to-end category strategies, manage tendering, negotiate major contracts, and push cost-saving initiatives while aligning with the

Qualifications

• Master's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years in purchasing, category management, or a relevant business role, including 3-5 years in Professional Services and Temporary Labor.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional initiatives, with strong project and change management skills.
• Proven experience in tendering and managing major outsourcing service contracts.
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written.

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.

Skills

Category management

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Data-driven mindset

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in supply chain management or related field

Job description

Tit le : 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. W e 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.

W e 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 rol e

• 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