-Develops and executes a comprehensive direct materials purchasing strategy that aligns with the company’s strategy and objectives

-Drives cost optimization through strategic sourcing initiatives

-Supervises Unit Sourcing Managers and ensures the implementation of sourcing strategy as well as operational excellence efforts

-Identifies cross-unit/area sourcing opportunities and risks

-Ensures that business requirements are understood and included in global/area-based or local sourcing plans

-Leads cross-functional area direct materials spend steering meetings

-Fosters collaboration between global/area and local sourcing teams

-Manages area-based stakeholders and their expectations

-Represents sourcing with the area and towards Area Management Team

-Leads, coaches, involves and develops Unit Sourcing Managers, Area-based sourcing category managers, unit sourcing team members and purchasing/fleet management operators

-Ensures proper level of training, act to mitigate identified gaps on competency

-Grants sourcing to be the “partner to go” for other functions and business lines with emphasis on providing fast and efficient support, especially for customer facing teams

-Ensures and drives alignment of Sourcing/Purchasing/Fleet management operating model in area in line with KONE WAY

-Bachelor and above degree in supply chain management, engineering, business or a related field, MBA is preferred

-15+ years of purchasing working experience with at least 6 years on leadership role within a manufacturing environment

-Deep understanding of direct materials purchasing management as well as the supply market in China

-Proven track records of driving change management and cost optimization

-Strong experience in managing multi-million Euro purchasing spending

-Excellent collaboration and influencing skills

-Familiarity with lean manufacturing, 6-sigma, or any other operational excellence methodology is a plus

-Fluent in Mandarin and English both in written and spoken