Advanced Procurement Manager at Nokia responsible for cost effectiveness and supplier strategy. Collaborating across teams for successful procurement during product lifecycle in Romania.
Responsibilities
Achieve the agreed procurement product cost objectives at product release and during deployment, translate product targets in component targets, set up and lead the action plans within Procurement and Sourcing to optimize cost, risks and time to market.
Seek for cost improvement opportunities related to new technologies, redesigns and alternative suppliers while keeping standardization/reuse objectives into account.
Secure the implementation of the corporate component commodity and supplier strategies during the product/solution development life cycle and control that the strategies are in line with the new projects needs.
Contribute and coordinate in product development make-buy decisions (own design, co-design, original design manufacturing (ODM)…)
Create and maintain the Product Procurement Plan for every project (HW and SW) in the product group he/she is taking care of during the product life cycle.
Bring visibility to Sourcing on the overall business needs and new Product & Solution Developments and roadmap.
Be the purchasing representative in the multifunctional product core team and project milestone review meetings.
Requirements
Engineering degree in electronics or similar preferred
Degree in business or commercial management is an advantage
Project management skills
Experience in access technologies is a plus
Fluent knowledge of English is a must
Benefits
Flexible working arrangements to support work–life balance
A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave, with the option to return to work within a year following the birth or adoption of a child (based on eligibility)
Medical insurance plan and annual reimbursements for dental, eyeglasses, or lenses
Sports, wellness, and culture reimbursements, including monthly support for activities, kindergarten, and after-school expenses
Ticket Restaurant e-card and transportation allowance for daily convenience
Generous referral bonus for referring qualified candidates
24+ paid vacation days and three annual bonuses (Performance, Christmas, and Easter)
Well-being programs to support your mental and physical health
Opportunities to engage with Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs), as well as access to mentors, coaches, and Employee Growth Solutions
A learning culture that promotes continuous personal and professional growth – for your role and beyond
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