KONE

Manufactures and maintains elevators, escalators, doors

Global Sourcing Manager - EMS

Procurement & SourcingPosted on Nov 12

Full-timeKunshan, Suzhou, Jiangsu, ChinaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

At least 10 years of sourcing skills and experience.
A B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree is required; Engineering or Supply Chain Management is preferred.
EMS industry experience and knowledge of electronic components are preferred.
Relevant supply chain and sourcing project management skills are required.
Negotiation, influencing, and interpersonal skills are required.
The candidate should be customer-oriented, self-motivated, resourceful, and logical in problem-solving, with a sense of responsibility and ownership and the ability to work in a team.
Analytical and strategic thinking and change management skills are required.
The candidate must be willing and able to travel.
High energy and integrity are required.

Responsibilities

Manage global supplier relationships for EMS suppliers.
Develop and implement EMS sourcing strategies.
Own specifically assigned product sourcing.
Manage PCBA and drive cost competitiveness and commercial terms.
Anticipate, address, and organize mitigation of delivery, quality, and cost risks.
Measure and continuously improve EMS supplier performance across quality, supply chain, cost, innovation, sustainability, risk management, and responsiveness.
Conduct annual negotiations and quarterly pricing reviews.
Lead steering group meetings and support other relevant performance management meetings as needed.
Negotiate relevant commercial terms and conditions.
Involve suppliers early in new product development and product cost development.
Review and escalate component shortages.
Carry out supplier quality and sustainability projects.
Perform other assigned sourcing projects and activities.

Desired Qualifications

EMS industry experience and knowledge of electronic components.
An Engineering or Supply Chain Management degree.

Responsibilities:

• EMS Global Supplier Relationship Management

• Develop to implement EMS Sourcing Strategy

• With the ownership of specifically assigned product sourcing

• Manage PCBA and Drive cost and commercial terms competitiveness

• Anticipate, address and organize to mitigation all sorts of risk for delivery, quality and cost

• Measure and continuously improve EMS supplier performance in all 7 dimensions (Quality, Supply Chain, Cost, Innovation, Sustainability, Risk management and Responsiveness,

Key Activities:

• Annual negotiation & Qtrly pricing review

• Lead Steering Group meeting, support other relevant performance management meeting on needed basis

• Negotiation for relevant commercial terms and conditions

• Develop specific EMS Sourcing Strategy and implement

• Early supply involvement for new product development and product cost development

• Component shortage review & escalations.

• Supplier quality, sustainability projects

• Other Sourcing projects and activities per assignment

Skills and Qualifications：

• 10+ years in Sourcing skills and experience

• EMS industry experience and knowledge of electronic components are preferred

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. level degree, preferably in Engineering or Supply Chain Management

• Good negotiation, influencing and interpersonal skills

• Customer oriented, self motivated and responbility ownership, team work, resourceful and logical in problem solving

• Relevant supply chain and sourcing project management skills

• Analytical and strategic thinking, change management skills

• High energy/integrity

• Ability and willingness to travel

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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.

About the Company

KONE

Manufactures and maintains elevators, escalators, doors

KONE designs, manufactures, installs, maintains, and modernizes elevators, escalators and automatic building doors for buildings worldwide. Its products move people and goods between floors in residential, commercial, and public spaces, enabling vertical transportation and safe access. Revenue comes from selling new equipment and from long-term service contracts for ongoing maintenance and modernization, creating both upfront and recurring income. What sets KONE apart is its ability to provide end-to-end solutions and a global service network, a strong emphasis on energy efficiency and sustainable design, and a broad portfolio that covers equipment, modernization, and door systems. The company’s goal is to support urban development by delivering reliable, energy-efficient vertical transportation and access solutions that improve people flow in modern buildings.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Espoo, Finland
Founded: 1910

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