Family Description

Supply (SU) covers the configuration, demand, and supply planning, order management, sourcing, production, delivery, and managing the procurement activities towards our suppliers.

Subfamily Description

Procurement (PRO) associates with specifying procurement demands, selecting and contracting suppliers, maintaining the relationship to a supplier, and managing the lifecycle; including supplier performance, risk, and phase-out for all suppliers for direct material, services, and indirect material.

 

3-5 years' relevant experience in procurement and category management (e.g Castings, Filters)Excellent market information analysis skills and supply market knowledge (materials, suppliers, key commodity drivers, etc…)Strong negotiation skills, Supplier contracting skillsCost analysis and managementProject management skills, ability to drive and guide projectsInternal stakeholder management/supplier relationshipAbility to make decision in a complex and ambiguous environment & think strategically

It would be nice if you also had:

Influencing others/working across boundaries, ability to lead without formal power and line authority in case needed.Exposure / experience in Telecom or IT industry area or relevant Engineering Industry is preferredFluent command of English language. 1-2 additional languages are favorableExcellent presentation, networking and communication skills (especially in a multicultural environment). High energy, initiative, enthusiasm and persistence. Sound methodical skills with attention to detail and process requirements.Strong industry knowledge including products and services on Nokia’s core business as well as adjacent areas (e.g. Telco IT, applications, big data analytics)Business orientation and good understanding of Nokia organization and processes

 Develop and enhance the supply chain resilience with risk management and diversification programsResponsible for the supplier base management and supplier performance within the assigned global categories (E.g Aluminum Castings, RF Filters)Accountability for implementing the category and supplier strategy with stakeholders and cross-functional team in order to meet the procurement deliverablesBuild and drive your internal and external stakeholder network – from Suppliers over Category group teams to Product Management, R&D and beyond  Strategically interfacing towards supplier building strong and strategic supplier relationshipsEnsure Execution Excellence is in everything we do - from following compliance and internal/external standards to striving for continuous improvement by putting the customer first and doing it right the first time