We are now looking for a Category Specialist to join Konecranes in their global procurement organization. In this role, you will support the procurement category team focusing on various areas and report directly to the Director of the Category Group. This is a great opportunity to grow in an international environment where you have the chance to put and develop your strong communication skills and can-do attitude into use. We value previous relevant experience, but your proactive and eager-to-learn mindset matters most. The position will be filled as soon as the right candidate is found.

About the role

As a Category Specialist, you will work closely with Direct Procurement Category Team in the areas of Electric components and assemblies. Additionally, you will collaborate actively with various internal and external stakeholders on a local and global level.
In Electric components and assemblies Category we are working with engineering teams and global suppliers to develop and supply control and automation units.
In the execution of these activities, you will be working cross-functionally and globally with businesses across Konecranes’ organizations to understand the business needs, opportunities, and strategic goals to empower Konecranes to perform.

You are offered

• Valuable experience and an opportunity to grow within the field of procurement
• Comprehensive support and coaching in your role
• An opportunity to work in a leading global company
• Remote working policy (max. 2 days/week remotely)

Work tasks

• Act as supplier manager for selected suppliers, driving supplier performance and ensuring continuous improvement in Konecranes Supply Chain and Total Cost of Ownership
• Support category management by execution of procurement activities as directed e.g., driving the tendering process; contract negotiations with selected suppliers; and sourcing of alternative suppliers;
• Support development and deployment of detailed category plans aligned with category strategies.
• Identification of potential risks in the supply chain and developing mitigation plans, ensuring a stable and reliable supply of products
• Contract and spend data collection, analysis, stakeholder consultation, and benchmarking for specific categories.

We are looking for

• A suitable educational background (e.g., Procurement, Business, suitable Engineering or Manufacturing degree)
• Some prior experience with similar responsibilities
• Good knowledge of MS Office tools, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Fluency in spoken and written English
• Ability to work physically in Hyvinkää and Espoo

All work experience in corresponding roles working with industrial manufacturing sourcing, purchasing contracts, electrical components supply chain, etc. is advantageous.

To succeed in the role, as an employee you are:

• Social and cooperative with excellent communication skills (written and spoken)
• Independent and adaptable to changing situations
• Curious and development-oriented
• Problem solver, who is flexible and creative in finding solutions
• Presenting a positive attitude with a quality mindset
• Interested in understanding market trends and their adoption in a truly global company

Our recruitment process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and it is our client’s wish that all questions regarding the position is directed to Academic Work.

Our selection process is continuous and the advert may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have moved forward to the next phase. The process includes two tests: one personality test and one cognitive test. The tests are tools to find the right talent for the right position, to enable equality, diversity, and a fair process.

Information

Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That’s why, with around 16,600 professionals in over 50 countries, Konecranes is trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs. In 2023, Group sales totalled EUR 4.0 billion. Konecranes shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki (symbol: KCR).