Engineer - Material Management

KONE is hiring an Engineer - Material Management. Level rates it ; you can apply on KONE.

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On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
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Key Responsibilities

Create Purchase Orders (POs) for KONE internal factories in accordance with business requirements.
Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials.
Follow up with suppliers to obtain Purchase Order confirmations within the defined timelines.
Monitor and maintain appropriate stock levels to ensure material availability and prevent excess inventory.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders, including Purchasing and Supplier Quality Management (SQM) teams, to resolve supplier-related issues and escalations.
Identify and support process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and productivity.

Performance Measures (KPIs)

On-Time Material Delivery: Ensure materials are delivered by suppliers as per the requested delivery dates.
On-Time PO Confirmation: Ensure Purchase Order confirmations are received from suppliers within the agreed timelines.
Stock Rotation: Monitor and maintain effective stock rotation to minimize obsolete and excess inventory.

Required Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills, particularly in professional email communication.
Knowledge of Material Management and Purchasing processes.
Good coordination, follow-up, and stakeholder management skills.
Knowledge of Power BI, Excel, or other automation tools will be an added advantage.
Ability to manage priorities, resolve operational issues, and work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Qualification and Experience

Any graduate (Non-Engineering background).
3–5 years of relevant experience in Material Management, Purchasing, or Supply Chain operations.
Experience in supplier coordination, Purchase Order management, and material delivery follow-up will be preferred.

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.

At KONE, we believe in fair and competitive pay that recognizes performance and supports employee engagement. Our approach covers a comprehensive total rewards package, including both financial and non-financial benefits. We are committed to fostering a culture of fairness, respect, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

How we rate this

Engineer - Material Management at KONE rates 37 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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