Global Category Manager - Manufacturing Sourcing (ODM/JDM)

at  Nokia

You will be responsible for sourcing, contracting and management of the commercial relationship within the selected scope of the ODM/JDM category and you will become a member of the Manufacturing Sourcing team reporting to Liesbet.

• Has in-depth organisational and relevant market knowledge and uses understanding on how relevant areas can be integrated to achieve the procurement objectives.
• Is responsible for the sourcing of ODM/JDM manufacturing services of a specified technology or product area by creating excellent supplier base with the best terms.
• Manages the tendering process (Rfx) within a selected ODM/JDM scope based on business requirements and Nokia Sourcing Policies and Strategy.
• Drives the negotiations with related suppliers and has the full responsibility on cost management, analysis of offers and market data.
• Manages contract negotiation and contract lifecycle using Nokia tools based on the Sourcing Strategy.
• Pro-actively maintains and develops cooperative relationship with Stakeholders and Business Partners.
• Develops and implements the Category strategy.
• Supports the development of global sourcing processes and tools.
• Monitors manufacturing suppliers’ performance & compliance and creates development plans whenever appropriate.
• Works closely with all internal stakeholders and other sourcing teams in supplier selection to ensure a balanced portfolio with best-in-class cost and quality performance.
• Ensures that activities meet all relevant regulations and legal requirements including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX).
• Expert skills in contract management and negotiations, (internal/external) stakeholder management, (internal/external) communication, influencing others and networking.
• Business acumen, able to simplify complexity and familiar with decision making and leading through ambiguous situations.
• Deep understanding of negotiation techniques; experienced and comfortable defending Nokia’s position in front of suppliers within a complex global context.
• Knowledge and passion for building a best fit sourcing strategy including a supplier ecosystem supporting the business needs and can promote, defend and implement the agreed strategy internally and externally.
• The skills to enjoy multitasking, cross-functional and cross-cultural teamwork and know to leverage it for mutual success. While you are pragmatic, curious and can manage and drive change, you are also able to ensure compliance and act as a gatekeeper ensuring the Nokia standards needed for a sustainable supply chain.
• The mindset for continuous improvement and never settle for the status quo but are curiously seeking new improvement possibilities.
• The experience to work under time pressure against agreed goals in the daily reality.
• Minimum a basic understanding of manufacturing services sourcing and related models.
• Understanding of current used procurement tools and a good knowledge of MS Office package, especially MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PowerBI is an asset.

Knowledge & Experience
Achieved well-advanced procurement skills combining deep contract negotiation knowledge and sourcing strategy expertise. Typically requires 5-8 years extensive relevant experience in a sourcing environment and master’s degree or equivalent.
Language: English

• Has in-depth organisational and relevant market knowledge and uses understanding on how relevant areas can be integrated to achieve the procurement objectives.
• Is responsible for the sourcing of ODM/JDM manufacturing services of a specified technology or product area by creating excellent supplier base with the best terms.
• Manages the tendering process (Rfx) within a selected ODM/JDM scope based on business requirements and Nokia Sourcing Policies and Strategy.
• Drives the negotiations with related suppliers and has the full responsibility on cost management, analysis of offers and market data.
• Manages contract negotiation and contract lifecycle using Nokia tools based on the Sourcing Strategy.
• Pro-actively maintains and develops cooperative relationship with Stakeholders and Business Partners.
• Develops and implements the Category strategy.
• Supports the development of global sourcing processes and tools.
• Monitors manufacturing suppliers’ performance & compliance and creates development plans whenever appropriate.
• Works closely with all internal stakeholders and other sourcing teams in supplier selection to ensure a balanced portfolio with best-in-class cost and quality performance.
• Ensures that activities meet all relevant regulations and legal requirements including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX).
• Expert skills in contract management and negotiations, (internal/external) stakeholder management, (internal/external) communication, influencing others and networking.
• Business acumen, able to simplify complexity and familiar with decision making and leading through ambiguous situations.
• Deep understanding of negotiation techniques; experienced and comfortable defending Nokia’s position in front of suppliers within a complex global context.
• Knowledge and passion for building a best fit sourcing strategy including a supplier ecosystem supporting the business needs and can promote, defend and implement the agreed strategy internally and externally.
• The skills to enjoy multitasking, cross-functional and cross-cultural teamwork and know to leverage it for mutual success. While you are pragmatic, curious and can manage and drive change, you are also able to ensure compliance and act as a gatekeeper ensuring the Nokia standards needed for a sustainable supply chain.
• The mindset for continuous improvement and never settle for the status quo but are curiously seeking new improvement possibilities.
• The experience to work under time pressure against agreed goals in the daily reality.
• Minimum a basic understanding of manufacturing services sourcing and related models.
• Understanding of current used procurement tools and a good knowledge of MS Office package, especially MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PowerBI is an asset