IP Advanced Procurement Manager

Nokia; Región Centro; Presencial; MXN 1.575.630 - 1.925.770; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Nokia in Mexico is seeking an IP Advanced Procurement Manager to provide advanced procurement support throughout the product development lifecycle.

You will manage supplier relationships, lead price negotiations and support new product launches from prototype through NPI. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of procurement experience in the Hi-Tech industry and strong communication skills.

This role demands a collaborative mindset and the ability to work under pressure to meet project deadlines.

Formación

• 5+ years of procurement experience in the Hi-Tech industry, especially in strategic sourcing.
• Hands-on experience with NPI processes and BOM analysis.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.

Responsabilidades

• Provide advanced procurement support throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships.
• Lead NPI component price negotiations.

Conocimientos

Procurement experience in Hi-Tech

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Negotiation skills

Contract management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Experience with ERP systems

Herramientas

SAP

Agile

Excel

PowerPoint

Descripción del empleo

As part of Network Infrastructure Strategic Sourcing, the IP Advanced Procurement Manager role supports the IP Hardware Engineering organization, focusing on New Product Hardware releases through engagement across a broad range of sourcing processes, cross‑functional teams, and systems.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

Provide advanced procurement support to the Nokia IP Hardware Engineering organization throughout the product development lifecycle.

• Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships across key hardware commodities.
• Act as the primary business interface between supply partners and IP Hardware Engineering teams.
• Lead NPI component price negotiations and manage release milestones to meet engineering schedule and cost objectives.
• Evaluate supplier capability, reliability, capacity, and cost competitiveness.
• Demonstrate hands‑on procurement experience across key hardware commodities, including:
  • ASICs, ICs, processors
  • PCBs, connectors, fans
  • Electro‑mechanical components
• Perform Bill of Materials (BOM) analysis, including:
  • Long lead‑time risk and early purchase analysis
  • End‑of‑life (EOL) component reviews
  • Product Change Notifications (PCNs)
  • Dual sourcing strategies
  • Manufacturing cost assessments
• Support IP Hardware Engineering with component‑level and finished goods pricing for new product development.
• Conduct business and financial reviews of potential new suppliers.
• Lead procurement contract and NDA negotiations.
• Provide procurement leadership for new product launches, from prototype through NPI.
• Manage pricing updates and verification for Engineering and Product Line Management.
• Participate in Product Line Manager readiness meetings, identifying project status, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Serve as the point of escalation for material shortages impacting NPI designs and product launches.

Key Skills And Experience

• 5+ years of procurement experience in the Hi-Tech industry, including strategic sourcing and supplier management.
• Hands‑on experience with NPI processes and BOM analysis, including cost modeling and risk assessment.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills, including supplier agreements and pricing.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management across cross‑functional teams.
• Proficient in MS Office and sourcing/ERP systems (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Agile, SAP).
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills, including financial reviews and supply risk mitigation.
• Collaborative, team‑oriented mindset with the ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.