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Nokia Global Category Manager - Professional Services 
Hungary 
292380315

06.09.2024

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


HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE AND WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Specific:

  • Develop and implement strategic procurement plans aligned with the organization's sustainability, financial, and Business Group goals, including the exploration and execution of category strategy.
  • Conduct thorough assessments of service market dynamics, identifying opportunities and risks for strategic procurement decisions.
  • Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure optimal contracts, ensuring favorable terms for the organization.
  • Stay current on industry trends, regulations, and emerging technologies to inform and enhance procurement strategies.
  • Provide expert guidance on the structuring and negotiation of strategic Purchase Agreements and other service-related contracts.
  • Lead the development of innovative procurement initiatives, to enhance operational efficiency, cost management and environmental impact.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to integrate procurement initiatives seamlessly into overall business objectives.

Overall:

  • E2E accountability to develop/maintain category and supplier strategies with stakeholders, that identify new market opportunities, provide competition in category and manage supply risks, securing business continuity and quality of service.
  • Supplier Relationship Management including business review with key suppliers.
  • Stakeholder relationship management
  • Translation of the category and supplier strategies into executable sourcing plans based on actual portfolio demands​.
  • ​Ensures cost, availability, innovation, and quality within the sourcing plan creation and execution​.
  • ​Drives/ executes global supplier selection along strategy​.
  • ​Supplier base development, and identification of new suppliers​
  • ​Leading contract and price negotiations with suppliers​
  • Secures best T&Cs/contracting for Nokia competitiveness​.
  • Responsible for efficient RFx process from selection through onboarding according to the agreed strategies​
  • Contract life cycle management ​
  • Ensures compliance with procurement process, SOX, and other statutory requirements within own category​.
  • Anticipation and handling of changes based on supply market dynamics, Feasibility Studies​
  • Manages supplier performance​.
  • Accountable for agreed KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and their reporting.
  • Acts as procurement subject matter expert that supports management to make an informed decision.
  • Demonstrated experience in managing cross functional relationships and stakeholders including senior stakeholders. Confidence to lead the change process across organization as a part of approved category strategy with business stakeholders, finance, legal, procurement.

Key Interfaces

  • BGs & CFs
  • Suppliers
  • S2P Indirect Strategic Sourcing
  • S2P Contract Management
  • S2P Payables
  • Legal and compliance
  • F&C

Qualifications

  • Solution oriented approach
  • Negotiation skills
  • Cost analysis and management
  • Financial and Business understanding
  • Problem Solving
  • Decision making/strategic thinking
  • Spend Forecasting, Reporting, and Analytics
  • Project management skills
  • Project portfolio management
  • Working across boundaries and influencing others
  • Source to pay process/supplier quality management
  • Supplier contracting and life cycle management
  • Excellent market information analysis skills and supply market knowledge
  • Internal stakeholder management/ supplier relationship management
  • Ability to work precisely and independently
  • Conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments and deadlines
  • Soft skills: Presentation, Collaboration, Communication

Qualifications:

  • Proven track record with 7 to 10 years of experience in Professional services procurement, showcasing expertise in negotiations and contract management.
  • In-depth knowledge of service markets, regulations, and emerging industry trends.
  • Strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial modeling for strategic procurement decision-making.
  • Extensive experience in structuring and negotiating service Purchase Agreements and other service related contracts.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders

Individual Contributor: Operates autonomously in own subject area. Can analyze, develop and implement concepts and solutions as a subject matter expert. Increased awareness of and involvement outside of own subject area. Distills big picture. Makes decisions about and prioritizes own work. Managerial/Supervisory: Clear managerial responsibilities for people. Typically first level of solid line management. Interprets policies. Ensures existing plans are put into operation. Executes and/or oversees processes to meet customer needs. Responsible for analysis, design & development of policies, plans, programs.Carries out specialised activities/projects according to general direction. Influences others to support decisions. Works mostly independently. Analyze situations or data that requires review of relevant factors. Solutions can often be checked and proved. Demonstrates success in multiple roles and is adaptable to manage complex changing business environments.Communicates with parties within and outside of own job function and teams, and typically has responsibilities for communicating with parties external to the organisation, which may include customers or vendors.Works to influence others to accept job function’s view/practices and agree/accept new concepts, practices, and approaches.Has cross-cultural knowledge and global mindset Requires ability to communicate with executive leadership regarding matters of significant importance to the organisation. May conduct briefings with senior leaders within the job function. May at times be required to negotiate regarding operational issues.Management Experience / Achieved well-advanced skills of a specific professional discipline combining deep knowledge of theory and organisational practice or expertise. Recognised expert in their field (depth & breadth). Typically requires 5-8 years extensive relevant experience and/or a graduate / postgraduate equivalent degree.

Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:

  • One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
  • Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg
  • Workplace Pride Global Benchmark

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Job Info
  • Job CategorySupply
  • Posting Date09/06/2024, 09:25 AM
  • LocationsBokay Janos utca 36-42, Budapest, 1083, HUB9, Green Boulevard, Sector 62, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 201301, INEstrada Casal Canas, Amadora, 2720-092, PT(Hybrid)
  • Apply Before09/07/2024, 09:24 AM
  • Degree LevelBachelor's Degree
  • Job ScheduleFull time
  • Role TypeIndividual contributor
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