Yes4All 2.8 ★

The Category Manager defines a procurement strategy according to the business requirements (BGs or corporate functions). Defines and drives supplier relationship management and stakeholder management for procurement-related topics. Drives the supplier base applying the plan agreed in the category strategy.

As part of the team, you will be responsible for:

• 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