Contracts Manager

Nokia; Naucalpan de Juárez; Híbrido; MXN 900.000 - 1.200.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible working schemes

Life insurance

Well-being programs

Employee Resource Groups (NERGs)

Descripción de la vacante

Nokia is seeking a Supplier Contract Manager to serve as the primary legal and contract point for the Master Category team within NI Strategic Sourcing. You will support the FAB/ATP team in negotiations, implement templates and processes, and ensure compliance with Nokia policies.

The role requires close collaboration with NI Sourcing Operations, L&C, and other contract managers across time zones. A strong background in contract management, risk mitigation, and English communication is essential.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 8+ years of experience in supplier contract management, procurement, or legal support.
• Strong knowledge of contracts, risk mitigation, and negotiation.
• Excellent English communication and cross-boundary collaboration.

Responsabilidades

• Provide legal support and contract negotiations for NI Strategic Sourcing FAB/ATP Master Category.
• Analyze needs and propose innovative ideas aligned with business requirements.
• Implement and maintain the contractual mode of operation ensuring traceability and compliance.
• Collaborate with category teams and NI Sourcing Operations and L&C on contracting activities.
• Support supplier manager in claim management and Power of Attorney questions.
• Monitor contract coverage targets and ensure adherence to SOX and audit requirements.
• Drive innovation in the legal landscape and share best practices.

Conocimientos

Contract management

Legal knowledge

English proficiency

Decision making

Influencing

Educación

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

The Supplier Contract Manager plays an important role within NI Strategic Sourcing (NISS), serving as the primary legal process and contract point of contact for the Master Category team. This position supports the FAB/ATP team in legal topics and contract negotiations by analyzing needs, proposing innovative ideas aligned with business requirements, and ensuring contractual activities are traceable, transparent, and compliant with Nokia policies and regulations. The Contract Manager drives the implementation of activities, templates, processes, and legal specific requirements to optimize category management skill sets. The Contract Manager orchestrates cooperation between NISS and NI Legal & Compliance (L&C).

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

Contract Management & Legal Support:

• Support NI Strategic Sourcing FAB/ATP Master Category in legal topics and contract negotiations.
• Analyze needs and propose straightforward and innovative ideas in line with business requirements.
• Implement and maintain the contractual Mode of Operation for FAB/ATP in alignment with other Contract Managers in the NISS team, ensuring traceability, transparency, and compliance with Nokia policies and regulations.
• Provide close collaboration with the category team, supporting legal and contracting activities (drafting/set-up, negotiations, escalations, signatures, storing, and archiving) in cooperation with NI Sourcing Operations and L&C.
• Support the supplier manager in the claim management process.
• Support in Power of Attorney questions.
• Monitor contract coverage targets for the FAB/ATP Master Category.
• Ensure adherence to legal, compliance, SOX, and legal audit requirements.
• Conduct legal process and contract risk assessments.
• Identify and mitigate risks in contracts.
• Implement templates, processes, and legal specific requirements to optimize category management skill sets.
• Drive innovation in the legal landscape, with other Contract Managers including CLM tool assessment and enhancement
• Share best practices.

Key Inputs:

• Legal process & contract assessment, draft, negotiation support
• Legal process & contract risk assessment
• Use case specific contract templates
• Contract consolidation
• Best practice sharing

Key Interfaces:

• Head of NI Sourcing Operations, FAB/ATPM Master Category Head, Category Managers
• NI L&C
• NISS Contract Managers
• Supplier Quality Teams
• Suppliers

Key Skills And Experience

This role requires regular collaboration with teams operating in US time zones, including occasional availability during US business hours.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 8+ years of experience supporting sourcing managers, Legal, or Procurement in supplier contract management.
• Strong legal knowledge and understanding with expertise in process and contract management, contract drafting, negotiation, and risk mitigation.
• Effective communicator with full command of English and ability to cross-boundary collaboration.
• Strong influencing, assertiveness, and decision-making abilities.

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.

Our recruitment process

We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.

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

About The Team

Some of our benefits:

• Flexible and hybrid working schemes
• A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave, with the option to return to work within a year following the birth or adoption of a child (based on eligibility)
• Life insurance to all employees to provide peace of mind and financial security
• Well-being programs to support your mental and physical health
• Opportunities to join and receive support from Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs)
• Employee Growth Solutions to support your personalized career & skills development
• Diverse pool of Coaches & Mentors to whom you have easy access
• A learning environment which promotes personal growth and professional development - for your role and beyond