Excellent remuneration package
Work with cutting edge technology and industry leading products
Career progression within a global organisation
At KONE Doors Business, we bring buildings to life
Through our technical expertise and digital connectivity, we provide an essential service to communities around the world – keep people moving no matter what.
Join a supportive, high performing team in Sydney
We are seeking a passionate Supply Chain Manager to join our team in Mascot, NSW. In this key leadership role, you will be responsible for overseeing KDB Australia's end-to-end supply chain operations, including procurement, logistics, inventory management, supplier performance, and operational planning.
You will play a critical role in ensuring the reliable, efficient, and cost-effective supply of automatic door systems, components, spare parts, and project materials across Australia. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will help deliver exceptional customer outcomes, support service requirements, and ensure customer commitments are met while driving continuous improvement across the supply chain function.
What will you be doing?
Develop and implement national supply chain strategies that support KDB Australia’s business objectives.
Lead procurement, sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract management to drive value and performance.
Monitor supplier performance, ensuring targets for cost, quality, delivery, compliance, and risk are achieved.
Ensure material availability to meet customer demands
Manage logistics, warehousing, freight, and import operations to ensure efficient supply chain performance.
Maintain optimal inventory levels minimising working capital and obsolete stock.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support operational and customer delivery commitments.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives through process optimisation, automation, and enhanced reporting.
Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks and disruptions.
Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing supply chain, procurement, and logistics personnel.
What are we looking for?
4+ years’ experience in procurement, supply chain management or other relevant area
Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply ‘MCIPS’ qualification is highly regarded
Good tendering and negotiation skills
Contract management knowledge
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Understanding of supply market dynamics, key cost drivers, and industry technologies.
Experience using SAP and advantage
A valid Australian driver’s licence
What do we offer?
Join a global organisation with a strong focus on training, safety and quality
Grow with comprehensive learning and development programs covering a wide range of professional skills
Excellent culture and supportive team
Access a range of benefits that engage and motivate our employees and help us make KONE a great place to work
Note: Applicants must either be a permanent resident or citizen of Australia or New Zealand to apply for this position.
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
- 4+ years' experience in procurement, supply chain management or other relevant area
- Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply MCIPS qualification
- Tendering and negotiation skills
- Contract management knowledge
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Understanding of supply market dynamics, key cost drivers, and industry technologies
- Experience using SAP and Advantage
- Valid Australian driver's licence
- Must be a permanent resident or citizen of Australia or New Zealand
Kone Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
