KONE, founded in 1910, is one of the largest, award-winning elevator companies in the world and our offering for employees is as competitive as our offering for customers. Not only do we provide highly competitive salaries, company vehicles for specific roles, and world-class benefits for our salaried employees - we also pride ourselves on our culture and principles. Innovation, sustainability, collaboration and ethical business practices are just some of the pillars that we use to define our own success. Come join our family in KONE Americas to be a part of something big!

We are looking for a Buyer for our Spares Department as part of the centralized purchasing team who would be responsible for purchasing service materials for the front line. You will also execute the purchase order process including supplier follow-up, quality annex review, and feedback processes.

As Buyer for Spares your main responsibilities will be:

• Review requisitions and confer with suppliers to obtain product or service information such as price, availability and delivery schedules.

• Prepares purchase orders for products and commodities assigned to support on-time and complete shipments.

• Investigate, identify and research potential cost savings of either commodities or services by developing supplier relationships, reducing acquisition costs, analyzing engineering requirements or other methods as appropriate.

• Negotiate contracts within limits of authority.

• Selects products for purchase by coordinating activities of all departments/field locations. Estimate value according to knowledge of market prices.

• Prepare, review and accept bid proposals for Purchase Order Change Requests within stated timelines.

• Maintain procurement, product quality and supplier performance records for supplier quality program.

• Discuss defective or unacceptable goods with quality team to determine root cause and implement corrective action.

• Interact with warehouse personnel to insure 911 next day shipping requirements to the Front Line.

• Investigate, identify and order obscure/obsolete parts for Front Line.

• Develop working knowledge of all competitor equipment.

The desired candidate will have:

• 4+ years related experience.

• Working knowledge of computer application including Microsoft products and SAP.

• Purchasing management association (APP/CPM) certification desirable.

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university preferred.

• Strong interpersonal communication and team-building skills.

• Technical understanding of component parts including electrical, mechanical and MRO.

• Capable to multi-task and negotiate favorable pricing consistent with product quality, quantity, specifications, and project lead-time requirements.

• Skilled in manufacturing purchasing environment with global supply base.

What can KONE offer you?

• A chance to work with products that are used by millions of people every day; products and services that are widely recognized for their quality and innovation; and the opportunity to develop our existing product family and customer offering

• An excellent opportunity to work with leading technologies and partners on a truly global scale and within a global portfolio

• International career opportunities

• Flexible working hours and remote working opportunities

• Career Development

• Competitive medical benefits

• Matching 401K and Pension Plan

• 20 days PTO plus 10 holidays

• KONE’s elevate your health program (https://www.kone.com/en/news-and-insights/stories/beating-the-stress.aspx)

* Applicant must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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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Did you know KONE moves over one billion people every day? In 2023, we had annual net sales of EUR 11.0 billion. We employ over 60,000 driven professionals in more than 60 countries worldwide joined together by a shared vision. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, it is our mission to improve the flow of urban life.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.