Indirect Procurement Manager, KONE Doors Business

We are your one-stop full-service partner for keeping your automated entrances operating – with maximum safety and efficiency, and minimal downtime. From preventive maintenance to upgrades, repairs, and replacements, we deliver complete lifecycle support for all types of automated entrance systems — across every brand. Whether your business is big or small, we offer flexible, tailored support that scales to your needs. As an independent entity within the KONE Group, we combine our 40 years of entrance system expertise with KONE's over 100 years of leadership in safety, reliability, and innovation. We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Indirect Procurement Manager, KONE Doors Business (KDB) The Indirect Procurement Category Manager is responsible for developing and implementing strategic sourcing and category management for indirect categories critical to the effective and efficient operation of KONE Doors Business (KDB). The role supports KDB’s standalone operating model by ensuring continuity of operations, risk mitigation, cost competitiveness, and supplier consolidation across all KDB units. The role has end-to-end ownership of assigned indirect procurement categories across multiple KDB countries. Typical categories may include ICT, Facilities, Car fleet, Tools and Professional services (HR, marketing, finance, insurances). The scope includes supplier selection, contracting, onboarding, performance management, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities in this role include: Develop and execute indirect category strategies aligned with KDB business priorities and operational needs. Identify, evaluate, onboard, and consolidate suppliers to support KDB standalone operations. Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives including RFQs/RFPs, negotiations, and contract award. Negotiate and manage supplier agreements to ensure cost competitiveness, service quality, and risk mitigation. Monitor category performance, including spend analysis, savings deliver...