Job Description

We are looking for a RegionalPurchasing Managerto lead and coordinate procurement activities inthe Danube Adriatic Region(Croatia,Serbia,Slovenia,Montenegro,Bosnia and Herzegovina, North-Macedoniaand Hungary). The position is based in Zagreb, Croatia, and you are working closely withSenior Purchasing Specialist in Hungaryand being partof Purchasing team of Eastern Europe and Mediterranean frontline.

Inthisrole,youwillworktogetherwithlocaloperationsandregionalstakeholders,drivingsourcingstrategies,managingsupplierrelationships, andensuringalignmentwithglobalprocurementstandards.Youwillplay akeyroleinoptimizingcost,quality, andsupplierperformance,whilesupportingbusinessgrowthin adynamic,internationalenvironment

Thispositionoffersanunqueopportunitytotakeonastrategicprocurementleadershiprolein agrowingregionalsetupYouwillhaveadirectimpactonbusiness performance,supplierstrategy, andoperationalexcellence,whileworkingin acollaborativeandinternationalenvironment

KeyResponsibilities

• Lead and coordinate procurement and sourcing activities across the region, guiding a small team tooptimizesupplier performance and cost efficiency

• Managesupplierselection,negotiations, andcontractmanagement

• Optimizecosts,quality, andsupplierperformanceacrosscategories

• Implementglobalprocurementstrategiesandensurecompliancewithlocallegislation

• Developandexecutecategoryprocurementplans

• Collaboratecloselywithregionalbusinessleadersin service,deliveryoperations,financeand sales

• Drivecontinuousimprovementinitiativesand cost-savingprojects

• Influenceandalignwithregionalsupplierframeworksandagreements

IdealSkills, Education andExperience

• Provenexperienceinstrategicprocurementand suppliermanagement

• Strongabilitytoleadprojectsindependentlyandcollaboratecross-functionally

• Excellentnegotiationandsuppliermanagementskills

• Stronganalyticalthinkingandproblem-solvingmindset

• Experienceworkingin afast-paced,dynamicenvironment

• Proficiencyin:

• SAP, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Office

• Languages

• Croatian(nativeorfluent)

• English (fluent)

• Additionalregionallanguagesareanadvantage

• Willingnesstotravel

• Abilitytocoachanddevelopothers,promotingcontinuouslearningandbestpractices

• Experiencedrivingtransformation,implementingnewprocesses, andmanagingstakeholderexpectations

• Comfortablehandlingmultiplepriorities,makingquickdecisions, anddeliveringresultsunderpressure

• Stronginfluencingskillswiththeabilitytobuildpartnershipsacrossbusiness andregions

WhatWeOffer

• Attractivesalaryandbonusscheme

• Companycar

• International andprofessionalenvironment

• AccesstoKONEtrainingsanddevelopmentprograms

• Coachingand mentoringopportunities

• Transparent, performance-basedcareergrowth

• Friendly,informalcompanyculture

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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