Supply Specialist

Nokia; Thiruporur; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Health and family insurance

90 days maternity and paternity leave

Career growth and mobility

Continuous learning and certifications

Job summary

The Buyer at Nokia India will ensure material availability for direct materials while keeping total cost and inventory in check. You will manage supplier relationships, demand forecasting, and order execution to sustain supply at optimal cost.

You will monitor shortages, lead times, and risks, drive timely resolution, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize inventory, master data, and KPI-driven performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant buyer experience of direct materials.
• Experience with Power BI and Data Analytics as value-added skills.
• Effective communication skills for explaining complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience in leadership roles, such as Team Leader or Project Leader.

Responsibilities

• Ensure inbound material availability aligned with demand requirements across operational hubs while optimizing total landed logistics costs.
• Execute purchase orders and demand forecasts with internal and external suppliers to ensure continuity of supply.
• Manage DCD order execution based on sales orders and coordinate fulfillment with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Monitor material shortages, lead times, and supply risks, driving timely resolution and escalation as required.
• Oversee inventory performance, including stock level reviews, excess and obsolete (E&O) management, and inventory reporting.
• Maintain purchasing master data accuracy and support effective supplier collaboration through KPI tracking and capacity utilization reviews.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to forecast demand, plan inventory, and ensure timely inbound deliveries through agreed logistics models.
• Manage operational exceptions such as invoice discrepancies, returns, quality claims, and blocked stock while identifying opportunities for cost optimization and process improvement.

Skills

Power BI

Data analytics

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Job Description

The Buyer ensures material availability to point of use without exceeding agreed total cost and inventory levels. Is responsible for the daily operative management of suppliers and supply network, operative forecasting, order management, and problem solving on local or global level.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

• Ensure inbound material availability aligned with demand requirements across operational hubs while optimizing total landed logistics costs.
• Execute purchase orders and demand forecasts with internal and external suppliers to ensure continuity of supply.
• Manage DCD order execution based on sales orders and coordinate fulfillment with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Monitor material shortages, lead times, and supply risks, driving timely resolution and escalation as required.
• Oversee inventory performance, including stock level reviews, excess and obsolete (E&O) management, and inventory reporting.
• Maintain purchasing master data accuracy and support effective supplier collaboration through KPI tracking and capacity utilization reviews.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to forecast demand, plan inventory, and ensure timely inbound deliveries through agreed logistics models.
• Manage operational exceptions such as invoice discrepancies, returns, quality claims, and blocked stock while identifying opportunities for cost optimization and process improvement.

Key Skills And Experience

You have:

• Require bachelor's degree with related field with 5 plus years of relevant buyer experience of direct materials.
• Experience with Power BI and Data Analytics as value‑added skills.
• Effective communication skills for explaining complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience in leadership roles, such as Team Leader or Project Leader.

It would be nice if you also had:

• Ability to influence stakeholders across different job areas.
• Cross‑cultural knowledge and a global mindset for diverse collaboration.

About Us

Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we’re advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

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Our recruitment process

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If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.

The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia .

About The Team

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