Strategic 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

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