Category Manager Electrics

Konecranes is seeking dynamic Category Managers into Procurement team. It is essential for you to reach impactful targets set and implement strategic aims like supplier base consolidation. While consolidating, for certain categories you need to introduce new cost competitive suppliers to compete with present supplier base. You will be responsible for working cross-functionally with business across Konecranes' organization to understand business needs and opportunities, strategic imperatives and tactical ways to implement cost reduction together with all relevant stakeholders. In this position you will be reporting to Head of the Category Group (Cluster). Today categories are characterized by a large degree of fragmentation, a highly diverse portfolio of different types of components, and a large supplier base. Responsibilities * Category Management for selected specific electrical components * Reaching annual cost reduction targets * Participating annual planning and budgeting * Map stakeholders (BA) requirements within category * Prepare and lead supplier negotiations and business meetings * Communicate internally status and activities within categories * Aim creating demand driven supply and constant material flow * Driving supplier segmentation by initiating segmentation proposals * Drive and participate the development of supplier agreements and contracts * Participate development of procurement, especially sourcing related, operating procedures * Create and maintain category tactical actions plans in order to reach category strategic targets * Make sure we have sufficient quantity of cost reduction opportunities in pipeline to be verified * Strongly consolidating current supplier base and allocate spend towards capable and cost competitive suppliers segmented to be strategic or preferred * Ensure Supplier Agreements, in line with Konecranes standards, are in place for all approved, preferred and strategic suppliers. * Act as a supplier manager and to be accountable for the relationship of selected suppliers Collaborate * Creating competitive advantage for Konecranes and mutually beneficial supplier relationships especially within categories where we foresee a risk for disruptions for supply. * Facilitating and coordinating category stakeholder collaboration. * Creating understanding of our suppliers, their industry, their commodities, their competition and in this way build our levers to be applied in well prepared negotiations and category strategies. * Cooperate closely with Product Platform function and R&D. * Participate make or buy analysis and decision making accordingly * Identify new industrial operation capital efficiency opportunities for Konecranes Group Requirements To be successful in this position, you need to have * Proven ability to convince people across the organization and understand business requirements * You need to act in line with all Konecranes values, policies, quality system and other regulations * Knowledge of cultural differences and ability to adapt your communication style accordingly * Demonstrated ability to effectively engage senior management and build relationships * Ability to develop strategies and tactical plans in collaboration with stakeholders * University level degree in Economics/Engineering or comparable competences * More than two years of experience in sourcing manager role in international company with proven track record. * Business acumen, experiences in sourcing and/or sales in supplier side * Excellent negotiation, communication and presentation skills * Confidence in analyzing and evaluating large amount of data * Strong written and verbal communication skills in English * Willingness and ability to travel * Ability to cope with pressure Konecranes is a global leader in the manufacturing and service of industrial overhead cranes and lifting equipment. For over 80 years, we've been dedicated to improving safety and productivity of businesses in all types of industries, including manufacturing and process industries, nuclear and renewable energy, shipyards, ports and terminals. Our strength comes from our continuous commitment to provide equipment and service that people can trust, accompanied by innovative technologies designed to improve performance, reliability and safety in every part of business operations that involve heavy lifting. We look to hire customer-oriented people who thrive on learning and problem solving in a fast paced environment. In return, we offer a good salary with highlycompetitive benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match and tenure-based contributions, tuition reimbursement, life & disability insurance, vacation and other leave programs and opportunities for both formal and on the job training. Our People and Commitment Our people are not only committed to helping our customers lift their businesses, but each other as well. Establishing meaningful relationships and collaborating with each other, with customers, and with our distributors, empowers our employees to achieve success. The passion our employees have to make a difference and enhance the quality of the lives of those around them is what makes our people unique. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category