Travel Category Manager Position

5 days ago


Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden KONE Full time

KONE aims to be a leader in the elevator and escalator industry by providing innovative solutions. Our goal is to improve the flow of urban life and create value throughout the building lifecycle. We strive to provide cutting-edge technology and seamless processes that meet customer expectations.

Job Description

The Global Category Manager – Travel role involves strategic category management and coordination. This includes developing and executing supplier relationship management strategies to improve relationships with suppliers, reduce costs, and enhance quality and sustainability.

Main Responsibilities
  • Responsible for strategic category management and coordination in alignment with KONE organization globally and regionally.
  • 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.
  • Lead cross-functional category teamwork to ensure buy-in and end-to-end implementation of category strategy in functions and business lines.
  • Act as subject matter expert in travel category for any needs.
Requirements For The Role
  • A bachelor's or master's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or a related field.
  • 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.
  • Proven experience in successfully managing travel-related projects, demonstrating project management skills and knowledge.
  • Proficiency in procurement and sourcing strategies, including supplier evaluation, negotiation, and contract management.
  • In-depth understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
  • Vast experience in change and stakeholder management.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for assessing market trends, optimizing category plans, and managing project complexities.
  • Strategic thinking and high-level business acumen.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Strong leadership skills, experience of leading matrix organizations.
  • Fluent in English, both spoken and written.

This role offers an opportunity to work with highly dynamic teams, significantly investing time and effort on how we develop services and solutions. You will have the chance to work with and participate in further developing products and services that are used by billions of users on a daily basis.



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