Category Specialist

Come create the technology that helps the world act together

Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people's lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.

We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work.

The team you'll be part of

Our Business Group is a leader in wireless mobility networks and associated services. With more than 3.500 patent families essential for 5G we have a strong 5G portfolio and are a front runner in open and virtualized radio access networks (O-RAN and vRAN).

Strategic Sourcing drives supplier & sourcing strategy for Mobile Networks (MN). We design, build and develop MN supplier base ensuring competitiveness, agility and sustainability. We ensure and drive supplier quality, innovation and sustainability as well as risk mitigation.

What you will learn and contribute to

• Develop and enhance the supply chain resilience with risk management and diversification programs
• Responsible 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 deliverables
• Build 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 relationships
• Ensure 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

Your skills and experience

You have:

• 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 skills
• Cost analysis and management
• Project management skills, ability to drive and guide projects
• Internal stakeholder management/supplier relationship
• Ability 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 preferred
• Fluent command of English language. 1-2 additional languages are favorable
• Excellent 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

What we offer

Nokia offers flexible and hybrid working schemes, continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.

Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer

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
• LGBT+ equality & best place to work by HRC Foundation

At Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people.

Nokia's employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.

Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed.