Purchasing Coordinator – 1 Year Temporary Assignment

As the world’s cities grow more complex, people’s need to move easily becomes even more important. Enabling urban flow requires talent and ambition. Together at KONE, we create the new urban reality. Your career is a journey, and how you travel makes a difference.

It's time to make a move. Join our flow.

We are seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to join our team on 1 year of temporary basis. In this role, you will ensure efficient purchase order processes, maintain high-quality data, and drive the timely supply of materials and services. You will work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders, supporting sourcing activities and ensuring compliance with company policies and standards.

This is a unique opportunity to join a team of professionals. If you feel you have what it takes for this role, then apply for this opportunity!

Job Description:

• Monitor purchase requisitions for compliance with approved suppliers and accurate data.

• Support business requestors in supplier selection, price clarification, and leveraging framework agreements.

• Follow up on purchase order confirmations and resolve deviations.

• Clarify invoice matching issues and overdue goods receipt postings.

• Handle day-to-day supplier issues in collaboration with purchasing administrators and requestors.

• Monitor automated supply processes and manage exceptions.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality, safety, and environmental standards.

Are you the one?

• Minimum university degree, preferably in business.

• At least 2-3 years of work experience in purchasing, preferably within multinational companies,

• A good command of English, both verbal and written, is a must.

• Knowledge of SAP/ERP and sourcing systems is an asset.

• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications,

• Understanding of local sourcing/purchasing requirements.

• Strong negotiation, persistence, and compliance skills.

• Problem-solving skills with an analytical mindset,

• Eager to learn more and have the motivation to take responsibility.

• Eligible to work for 1 year temporarily.

What do we offer?

• Great dynamic team promoting a collaborative environment

• 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

• Engaging job with a position description and clear targets

• Regular feedback through performance discussions

• Opportunities for individual development

• Mentoring and coaching programs

• Flexibility, trust, and respect

• Value-based culture, behaviors, and ethics

• Sustainability and innovation

• Working for a successful and global organization.

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.

Read more on www.kone.com/careers