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SL Tendering Specialist, Modernization
Tendering Specialist support KONE’s Front Line sales need by providing tendering solutions that meet customer requirements and the business requirements of cost-effectiveness, on-time delivery and competitiveness.
Tendering Specialist is the FL contact for tendering issues.
This role will report to the SL Tendering Team Leader.
Requirements for the candidate:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (preferred) or mechanical engineering
- 3 years of experience in Tendering, Technical support, Engineering, or project management.
- Good knowledge in Elevator products & components
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and SAP is must.
- Good communication in both spoken and written English
- Basic Microsoft Office usage skills
Key responsibilities:
- Supports Front Lines globally in providing tendering solutions and specifications on elevator modernization business
- Is the FL contact for technical questions and costing support in tendering phase, before 0 (S-Plan). He/she may also participate in planning / specification meetings in SL.
- Coordinates specifications within Supply Line (also with Sourcing, Engineering or local subcontractors)
- Ensures that the proposed solution fulfils the codes, regulations and safety requirements as well as requirements of cost-effectiveness, on-time and competitiveness
- Manages tender drawings and related documents
- Makes the material specifications for KONE and local material. Checks and updates the specification based on variations.
- Evaluates and assure the consistency & accuracy of tender quotations.
- Prepares the logic and reliable quotation for volume product / nonstandard project / option, variation order (VO), feedback (FB), warranty claims, etc.
- Participates in product release related sessions and validates prices and configuration for MOD packages.
- Assist Supply Management with large or complex order phase change order transfer pricing.
- Work as part of project team to support tender SPOC (locally or globally)
Performance measures
- Response time
- COT
- Quality
If you see that you have the experience and qualities to be successful in this role, please submit your application with your CV.
What we offer
As KONE is a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, this is a key role and a great opportunity to build the future cities through improving how people live, work and play in the cities and to help us continue innovating and making magic happen also in the future.
You will be working with highly dynamic teams significantly investing time and effort on how we develop services and solutions. You get a chance to work with and participate in further developing products that are used by billions of users in daily basis. Products that are widely recognized by their quality and innovation.
Now you have a great opportunity to join a team of skilled colleagues, work in a global environment, and being part of our journey which supports our new strategy!
At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.
Read more on https://careers.kone.com/en/
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering
- Minimum 3 years' experience in tendering, technical support, engineering, or project management
- Good knowledge of elevator products and components
- Proficiency in AutoCAD
- Proficiency in SAP
- Good written and spoken English communication skills
- Basic Microsoft Office skills
Kone Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Kone and has not been reviewed or approved by Kone.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive across many roles and markets, with field positions sometimes benefiting from overtime and strong union scales. Feedback suggests base compensation is often a relative positive even when other factors vary.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs, including 401(k) and in some regions pension or annuity structures, are consistently highlighted as strong. Feedback suggests these elements meaningfully enhance the overall package.
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Healthcare Strength — Core health coverage is viewed as comprehensive, commonly including medical, dental, and vision options. Feedback suggests a global well‑being framework and EAP resources further reinforce health-related support.
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What We Do
At KONE, our mission is to improve the flow of urban life. This means understanding urbanization and, together with our partners and customers, helping cities to become better and more sustainable places to live. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, KONE provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization to add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Through more effective People Flow®, we make people's journeys safe, convenient and reliable, in taller, smarter buildings. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, we operate in more than 60 countries around the world, employ over 60,000 people and serve 550,000 customers. In 2022, KONE had annual sales of EUR 10.9 billion. KONE class B shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. in Finland.
