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_Founded in 1910,_ KONE (https://www.kone.com/en/) _is a global leader that provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization that add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Our mission is to improve the flow of urban life and make our world’s cities better places to live by providing innovative solutions that help make people’s journeys safe, convenient and reliable. Our operations in over 60 countries around the world has helped us achieve our position as an_ innovation and sustainability (https://www.kone.com/en/sustainability/) _leader with repeated recognitions by_ Forbes (https://www.forbes.com/companies/kone/?sh=3dd0aa0b7d27) _, Corporate Knights for clean capitalism and others._

As our **Associate Buyer** , you will Support day to day administrative and basic purchasing requirements for the KONE Spares stock purchasing team to enhance the profitability and market position of the Company.

Essential Functions:

+ Schedule and track/expedite stock part deliveries and maintain product & supplier documentation.

+ Create & maintain various reports for the support of Stock Purchasing team.

+ Prepare part load sheets and update product and pricing information records in SAP.

+ Process invoice discrepancies and work to answer accounts payable questions.

+ Process purchasing requirements for stocked parts and maintain stock levels for spare parts, as required.

+ Cross train with team members to support and fill-in as need arises.

+ Additional duties as required by leadership.

Specific Knowledge, Skills & Behaviors:

1. SAP experience highly desirable.

2. Working knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft products.

3. Strong interpersonal communication and team building skills.

4. Strong organizational skills must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

5. Learning agility required for multiple processes and sources of information

You will bring 1-3+ years of office experience to our KONE family and an appetite for learning in an exciting new field. Bachelors Degree Preferred.

_Budgeted Annual Salary (non-exempt): $46,300 - $63,000_

_We have the courage to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because_ we believe diversity drives innovation (https://www.kone.com/en/sustainability/diversity-equity-and-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_

_Just some of our many benefits include:_

_• Competitive salary_

_• Flexible work schedule_

_• Opportunities to learn and grow_

_• Matching 401K_

_• Comprehensive health and wellness plans for the entire family_

_• Paid holidays and paid time off_

Come share your passion and energy to make a positive impact at KONE for our customers and your career (https://kone.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Careers) !

*Beware of Recruitment Scams* (https://www.kone.us/about-us/careers/)

_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._

_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 two billion people every day? As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, we employ over 60,000 driven professionals in more than 60 countries worldwide joined together by a shared purpose, to shape the future of cities. In 2023, we had annual net sales of EUR 11.0 billion.

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.