Assistant Manager - Procurement Installation

KONE; Chennai District; Presencial; INR 1.200.000 - 2.000.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Career progression within a global org

Total reward elements

Comprehensive learning & development

Descripción de la vacante

KONE Chennai HO seeks an Assistant Manager - Procurement Installation to lead direct material and installation sourcing, drive supplier negotiations, and manage project procurement for customer installations.

The role requires 5+ years in strategic sourcing with a mechanical engineering background and preference for construction/building material sectors. Join a global leader with growth, learning, and career progression opportunities.

Formación

• Minimum 5 yrs of experience in strategic sourcing (Material).
• B.E/B.Tech - Mechanical.
• Preferably from Construction, Building Material Industries.

Responsabilidades

• Direct Material & Spares: identify local sourcing opportunities and negotiate frame contracts.
• Customer Projects: define source plans for projects and run RFQs with suppliers.
• Installations: negotiate local installation subcontractor contracts and own supplier relationships.
• Indirect: support area/global category plans and local contract negotiations as needed.

Conocimientos

Strategic sourcing

Procurement

Negotiation

Contract ownership

RFQ management

Sourcing strategy

Educación

B.E./B.Tech – Mechanical

Descripción del empleo

***Did you know KONE moves over one billion people every day? In 2025, we had annual net sales of EUR 11.2 billion. We employ over 60,000 driven professionals in close to 70 countries worldwide joined together by a shared vision. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, it is our mission to improve the flow of urban life.******Why this role?***KONE is embarking upon an exciting growth phase and this represents an opportunity for you to join our **Chennai** **HO** team, as **Assistant Manager - Procurement Installation.*****What will you be doing?*** **DIRECT MATERIAL & SPARES*** Works with the unit’s business functions to understand needs* Identifies local Sourcing opportunities for direct materials and spare parts* Negotiates frame contracts and price lists with suppliers to be used within the unit for direct materials/spares* Acts as contract owner for direct material/spares suppliers* Supports the implementation of global/area category plans within his/her unit* Can act as a sourcing specialist also for the needs of other units in specific cases representing the needs of these other units towards suppliers.**CUSTOMER PROJECTS*** Defines source plans for customer projects and works closely with the project team to understand real customer needs* Runs RFQs for customer project specific materials and negotiates contracts with suppliers for customer projects* Advises customer facing roles on preferred suppliers and decides on suppliers for customer projects**INSTALLATIONS*** Works with the unit’s business functions to understand needs* Identifies local Sourcing opportunities for Installation subcontracting/subcontracted installation services* Negotiates frame contracts and price lists with suppliers to be used by business for locally sourced installation subcontracting* Acts as contract owner for local installation subcontractor suppliers* Supports the implementation of global/Area category plans within his/her unit**INDIRECT*** Collects business requirements from the unit to support sourcing projects for indirect spend* Supports the implementation of area/global level category plans and sourcing projects in a unit through additional local contract negotiations as needed* Supports the update of local instructions and policies, provides guidance and supports business in following/using preferred suppliers and ensuring compliance***Are you the one?**** Minimum 5 yrs of experience in strategic sourcing (Material).* B.E/B.Tech - Mechanical.* Preferably from Construction, Building Material Industries.***What do we offer?**** Career progression opportunities within a global organization.* Total reward elements that engage and motivate our employees and help us make KONE a great place to work.* Comprehensive learning and development programs covering a wide range of professional skills.