Position Overview

Purchasing Coordinator for KONE in Mexico City

Responsibilities

- Monitors purchase requisitions ensuring compliance with preferred/approved suppliers, correct material and supplier master data
- Supports requestors from business to find right suppliers and clarifies item prices and conditions utilizing framework agreements established by Sourcing
- Monitors order confirmation deviations, clarifies and updates POs accordingly
- Follows up continuous overdue GR posting reasons with management
- Clarifies invoice matching deviations for PO related invoices
- Handles day‑to‑day supplier issues in collaboration with purchasing administrators and business requestors
- Monitors automated processes with supply lines and handles exceptions escalated by purchasing administrators or other
- Ensures compliance and adherence to KONE policies and procedures, including and notably the PO policy
- Ensures compliance with quality, safety and environmental standards

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, International Relations or related. At least 4 years of proven experience as a Sr Buyer managing the procurement process for Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) supplies
- Advanced English level
- Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, market trends, and supplier management
- Proficient in using SAP (Materials Management Module)
- Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Excel (pivot tables)
- Strong analytical and numerical skills
- Strong negotiation skills with the ability to drive favorable outcomes
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders




- Analytical mindset with the ability to analyze market trends, pricing, and supplier performance
- Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Proficient in using SAP (Materials Management Module)
- Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in contracts, pricing, and specifications
- Problem‑solving skills to address issues and find creative solutions. Proactive and result‑oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

You will bring a relevant degree in business or equivalent experience, along with working experience in purchasing. You will use the knowledge gained from your user expertise in SAP/ERP and other sourcing systems. Your understanding of local requirements in the sourcing and purchasing process will be key to your success. You will also demonstrate persistence, negotiation skills, attention to detail, and a strong focus on compliance.

Diversity & Inclusion

- We value your authentic self
- Diversity, equity and inclusion is embedded in our strategy and values
- Collaborative, creative and supportive work environment
- Passionate about safety, quality and innovation
- We care about the communities where we live and work

Benefits

- Competitive salary
- Opportunities to learn and grow
- Comprehensive health and wellness plans for the entire family
- More benefits than required by law

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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📌 Purchasing Coordinator (México)
🏢 Kone
📍 México