As a Procurement Manager within our Network Infrastructure Business Unit, you will play a key role in driving strategic procurement activities that support business objectives and supply chain excellence. You will review supplier quotations and purchase requisitions to ensure accuracy, compliance, and value, while partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to negotiate optimal commercial outcomes. You will create and manage purchase orders, maintain strong supplier relationships, and coordinate closely with Finance and internal teams to ensure timely goods receipt, invoice processing, and payments. By executing sourcing and procurement activities aligned with the category strategy, you will help optimize cost, quality, delivery, and supplier performance while contributing to a resilient and efficient supply chain.
Responsibilities- Manage end-to-end procurement activities, including supplier sourcing, onboarding, purchasing, evaluation, and supplier relationship management.
- Manage SAP Ariba supplier onboarding, registration, qualification, and master-data processes.
- Ensure suppliers complete all required documentation, compliance checks, and onboarding requirements.
- Review Purchase Requisitions (PRs), validate quotations and spend against procurement policies, and confirm contracts are in place based on applicable spend thresholds.
- Create and issue Purchase Orders (POs) accurately and promptly, ensuring delivery details and relevant stakeholder and supplier information are included.
- Monitor supplier PO acknowledgements, order confirmations, delivery commitments, and changes, and communicate updates to stakeholders.
- Support supplier invoicing and Goods Receipt (GR) processes in collaboration with Finance and suppliers to ensure accurate and timely payments.
- Coordinate with Accounts Payable, Finance, and suppliers to resolve invoice, payment, and procurement-related issues.
- Monitor and manage supplier performance, including delivery timelines, quality, pricing, service levels, and compliance.
- Develop and maintain procurement SOPs, controls, process documentation, and best practices for SAP Ariba and ERP activities.
You have:
- Identify and implement process improvements focused on procurement efficiency, automation, compliance, and cost savings.
- Prepare procurement reports and KPIs covering supplier onboarding, PO management, procurement performance, and savings.
- Maintain accurate supplier information in collaboration with the Master Data team and manage the FAB/ATP Sourcing team’s Savings Tracker.
Nice to have:
- Partner with Sourcing Category Managers and other stakeholders on procurement initiatives, while demonstrating strong communication, teamwork, and independent working capabilities
- Bring 10+ years of SAP experience and 10+ years of supply chain, sourcing, procurement, and buying experience, with essential SAP Ariba familiarity; strong Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills, a relevant undergraduate degree preferred, flexibility to support US time zones, and the ability to work in a hybrid/remote environment. No direct reports or relocation support; travel is minima
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Some of our benefits in India:
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work–life balance
- Health and well-being support – medical insurance for you and your family, health check-ups, life and accident insurance, well-being programs, and employee resource groups
- A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave based on eligibility
- Personal Support Service 24/7 – a confidential support channel open to all Nokia employees and their families in challenging situations
- Career growth & mobility – technical career paths, job rotations, international assignments, and relocation support
- Continuous learning – technical certifications, mentoring programs, coaching, and digital learning platforms
- Opportunities to innovate and contribute through Nokia’s research and development environment
- Recognition programs that celebrate outstanding contributions
- Workplace support – ergonomic working support and mobile device programs based on eligibility
