FN Advanced Procurement Manager

Company: Nokia

Job Type: Full-Time

Industry: Telecommunications / Technology / Electronics

About the Role

Nokia is seeking an experienced Advanced Procurement Manager to join its Strategic Sourcing team. This role will work closely with Product Management, Engineering, Strategic Sourcing, and global supplier partners to drive procurement excellence throughout the product lifecycle.

The successful candidate will be responsible for reducing product costs, minimizing supply risks, supporting new product development, and ensuring sourcing strategies align with business objectives. Early involvement in the product development lifecycle is critical to optimize supplier selection, negotiations, and time-to-market.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities throughout the product lifecycle.
• Achieve product cost targets during product launch and deployment.
• Develop and execute procurement action plans to optimize cost, quality, risk, and time-to-market.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities through new technologies, product redesign, and alternative suppliers.
• Implement corporate sourcing strategies and ensure alignment with new product development projects.
• Support make-or-buy decisions, including ODM, OEM, and co-design initiatives.
• Develop and maintain Product Procurement Plans for hardware and software projects.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, Strategic Sourcing, and global sourcing teams.
• Participate in cross-functional product core team meetings and project milestone reviews.
• Provide visibility into sourcing requirements and future product roadmaps.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong background in Strategic Procurement, Product Sourcing, or Advanced Procurement.
• Experience working with Engineering, Product Management, and Global Sourcing teams.
• Excellent supplier relationship management and commercial negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Understanding of global supply markets and technology trends.
• Excellent communication, reporting, and stakeholder management skills.
• Self-motivated with a proactive and continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong project coordination and planning skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and global teams.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electronics or related discipline) preferred.
• Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or Commercial Management is an advantage.
• Project Management experience is desirable.
• Experience in telecommunications or access technologies is an added advantage.
• Fluent English communication skills are essential.

About Nokia

Nokia is a global leader in network connectivity and communications technology. Leveraging decades of innovation through Nokia Bell Labs, the company delivers advanced fixed, mobile, and transport network solutions that enable secure, intelligent, and sustainable connectivity worldwide.