Global Category Leader

1 day ago


Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden KONE Full time

KONE is a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, striving to improve the flow of urban life by providing innovative solutions. Our mission is to create value throughout the building lifecycle with cutting-edge technology and seamless processes that exceed customer expectations.

Main Responsibilities
  1. Responsible for strategic category management and coordination in alignment with KONE organization globally and regionally.
  2. Develop and execute supplier relationship management strategy to improve relationships with suppliers, reduce costs, enhance quality and sustainability, and enable KONE to gain competitive advantage.
  3. Lead cross-functional category teamwork to ensure buy-in and end-to-end implementation of category strategy in functions and business lines.
  4. Act as subject matter expert in travel category for any needs.
  5. Execute projects based on the category strategies and business plans.
  6. Drive change management and innovation with strategic suppliers.
  7. Capture category best practices, processes, and standards, providing guidance to ensure these best practices are implemented across the category and regions, continuously improving ways of working.
  8. Identify, initiate, and implement cost-saving opportunities to ensure savings targets are met.
  9. Deliver global strategic sourcing activities through document preparation, vendor selection, conducting RFP, coordinating evaluation, initiating award approval cycle, and communicating results.
Requirements For The Role
  1. A bachelor's or master's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or a related field.
  2. 10+ years skills and experience in sourcing or global category management or relevant business/corporate functions. Min 3-5 years of experience within travel category.
  3. Proven experience in successfully managing travel-related projects, demonstrating project management skills and knowledge.
  4. Proficiency in procurement and sourcing strategies, including supplier evaluation, negotiation, and contract management.
  5. In-depth understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
  6. Vast experience in change and stakeholder management.
  7. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for assessing market trends, optimizing category plans, and managing project complexities.
  8. Strategic thinking and high-level business acumen.
  9. Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  10. Strong leadership skills, experience of leading matrix organizations.
  11. Fluent in English, both spoken and written.


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