Junior Catalog Purchasing Deployment and Maintenance Specialist

KONE Business Services (KBS) enables KONE’s global scale by running and continuously improving the core business processes—Sell to Cash, Source to Pay, and Record to Report. Guided by a strong LEAN mindset and deep process expertise, we focus on quality, consistency, and reliable execution. KBS Europe is built on skilled, motivated professionals who work together to deliver high‑impact results and support KONE’s ambition to be the easiest company to work with and work for.

We are looking for a motivated and proactive graduate to join our global Purchasing Development team. In this role, you will support the implementation and expansion of catalog purchasing solutions across multiple countries and business units worldwide.

What will be your daily responsibilities?

• Support global catalog purchasing implementation projects and related process improvements.
• Collaborate and communicate regularly with local internal purchasing teams and external suppliers.
• Assist in onboarding suppliers and maintaining catalog purchasing data and documentation.
• Support purchasing operations by understanding and applying key procurement processes.
• Contribute to training, communication, and change-management activities related to catalog purchasing.
• Following comprehensive onboarding and training, independently manage the implementation of Catalogue Punch-Out solutions, including EDI integration, in close collaboration with the global team.
• Provide ongoing support to the Key User Network on all catalog-purchasing relevant topics, ensuring compliance with established processes and the consistency, accuracy, and quality of master data.

What do you need to be successful in this role?

• Recent university graduate with a degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Engineering, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of procurement and purchasing processes.
• Knowledge of SAP ECC, particularly outline agreements and purchase order creation, is preferred.
• Strong affinity for IT systems and business processes, with a keen interest in digital procurement solutions, process optimization, and system integrations.
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing and procurement principles is considered an asset.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and organizational levels.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

What KONE has to offer?

•  We value your authentic self
•  Diversity, equality and inclusion is embedded in our strategy and values
•  Collaborative, creative and supportive work environment
•  We are passionate about safety, quality and innovation

Some of our many benefits include:

• Opportunities to learn and grow
• Language courses contribution
• Yearly performance bonus
• Performance Awards
• Extra vacation days
• Team events
• Multisport card
• Hybrid way of work

Salary
From 1850 EUR/month/gross; Our final offer will be based on your experience and qualifications

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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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