Mid-Level, Senior
Senior Sourcing Specialist
Key Responsibilities:
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Coordinate with Frontline Sales team and product team to catch up with latest market requests.
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Define and implement category strategies aligned with company goals.
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Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to identify trends and opportunities. Supplier Management Supplier matrixes build up.
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Develop strong relationships with key suppliers.
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Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to achieve cost savings and mitigate risks. Cost Optimization & Value Creation
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Identify cost reduction opportunities and drive team to implement.
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Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the category.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration o Work closely with sales, product, operations, R&D, quality, and finance teams to ensure category strategies meet business needs.
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Support new product development and innovation initiatives.
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.
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