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The role supports the implementation of category strategies, supplier governance, cost competitiveness, service quality, safety compliance, and supplier capacity development to ensure sustainable business growth.\nThe role requires close collaboration with Operations (DOD), Supply Chain, Finance, Quality, EHS, Legal to drive supplier performance, risk management, and cost optimization.\nKey Responsibilities:\nSupplier Management & Governance\nManage the lifecycle of installation subcontractors, including supplier sourcing, qualification, onboarding, evaluation, development, and exit management.\nEstablish and maintain a qualified subcontractor pool to support business growth and operational requirements.\nConduct periodic supplier performance reviews covering safety, quality, delivery, productivity, compliance, and customer satisfaction.\nDrive continuous improvement initiatives with subcontractors to improve operational performance and competitiveness.\nMonitor subcontractor capacity, capability, and resource planning to ensure business continuity.\nStrategic Sourcing & Category Management\nSupport the development and execution of installation subcontracting category strategies aligned with business objectives.\nLead sourcing projects, RFQs, supplier negotiations, and contracting activities for installation services.\nConduct market intelligence analysis and supplier benchmarking to identify cost-saving and value creation opportunities.\nSupport annual budget planning, productivity initiatives, and procurement savings programs.\nCollaborate with global category teams to leverage best practices and procurement synergies.\nCost Management\nAnalyze installation labor market trends and subcontracting cost structures.\nDrive cost optimization initiatives while maintaining required service, quality, and safety standards.\nIdentify and mitigate cost inflation risks arising from labor regulations, government policies, and market changes.\nTrack procurement savings and support financial validation processes.\nStakeholder Management\nBuild strong relationships with internal stakeholders including Operations, Finance, Legal, Quality, EHS, and regional procurement teams.\nAssess supplier risks and develop mitigation plans covering financial, operational, compliance, and capacity risks.\nSupport business units in addressing supplier performance, capacity, and risk management issues.\nSupport supplier audits, corrective actions, and compliance improvement programs.\nQualifications:\nBachelor's degree\nHigh potential in strategic sourcing and installation subcontractor management\nExperience in installation, construction, engineering services, industrial projects, elevator industry, or related sectors is preferred • Good communication in both Chinese and English to manage internal/external interfaces with\nvarious cultural backgrounds.\nAbility to understand the organization's strategic direction and align installation subcontractor procurement strategies to achieve company objectives.\nStrong logic thinking, open-minded, team work-oriented.\nAt KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. 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