Global Category Manager- Energy Procurement Expert

at  Nokia

The Global Category Manager defines Category Strategy. Manages the business needs for Real Estate organization across BGs through sourcing and supplier plan aligned to the Category Strategy. Responsible to executing the RFx process from selection, negotiation, contracting and onboarding to meet business requirements & maintaining key supplier relationship. Price reduction, cost avoidance, and Total Payable Days are among the most important KPIs.

Specific:

• Develop and implement strategic energy procurement plans aligned with the organization’s sustainability, financial, and Business Group goals, including the exploration and execution of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).
• Conduct thorough assessments of energy market dynamics, identifying opportunities and risks for strategic procurement decisions.
• Lead negotiations with energy 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 Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and other energy-related contracts.

• Lead the development of innovative energy 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

• Real Estate across BGs
• Suppliers
• S2P Indirect Strategic Sourcing
• S2P Contract Management
• S2P Payables
• Legal and compliance
• F&C
• 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 deadlinesSoft skills: Presentation, Collaboration, Communication

Qualifications:

• Proven track record with 7 to 10 years of experience in energy procurement, showcasing expertise in negotiations and contract management.
• In-depth knowledge of energy 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 Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and other energy contracts.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders

Please refer the Job description for details