Materials Manager UK

The role of the Materials Manager is to lead, plan, direct and monitor the operations of the material management function within the service business. This position will manage our UK Lifts and Escalators business and can be based at either our Warrington, Keighley, Birmingham, Clapham, or Chertsey office. 2 days a week travel will be expected to meet up with the Operations Managers as well as some possible travel overseas to Ireland, Netherlands, and Finland. Responsibilities To manage projects in collaboration with Global Spares Supply (GSS), optimisation of materials ordering process, management of master data associated with materials and storage locations / UPS access points. To support the regions in the process of spares identification and utilisation of Product Information Portal (PIP) and to be an expert on materials working closely with all associated Service business function experts.

• Project Management.
• Change Management.
• Knowledge of service operations tools and processes.
• Ability to work effectively in a highly complex, diverse, changing environment, whilst adapting to change and maintaining focus on key business goals and objectives.
• Microsoft Office - Excel is desirable.
• Working knowledge of Salesforce, SAP, is desirable.
• Good communication in both written and verbal English.
  
  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 www.kone.com/careers Did you know KONE moves over one billion people every day? In 2023, we had annual net sales of EUR 11.0 billion. We employ over 60,000 driven professionals in more than 60 countries worldwide joined together by a shared vision. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, it is our mission to improve the flow of urban life.

We offer a Competitive Salary, 25 days holiday and 8 additional Bank Holidays, 1 Volunteering Day, Pension Scheme, Development opportunities and development reviews to help you achieve your professional goals. Endless support from experienced leaders within the lift & escalators industry, Bonus, Car, Private Medical Insurance, Kone Discounts, Prolonged Disability Insurance (PDI), Long Service Awards, Hybrid Working, 24/7 GP Support & Wellbeing Access