Sourcing Manager

NOKIA; Arizona; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nokia, a global leader in connectivity, is seeking a FAB Strategic Sourcing Manager based in Chandler, AZ. The role focuses on all commercial activities with suppliers for the FAB, coordinating with stakeholders to ensure cost-effective and timely procurements for a high-volume production environment.

The ideal candidate brings 15 years in supply chain procurement and substantial experience negotiating capital equipment and complex contracts, with SAP/Ariba or similar MRP systems.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in supply chain, sourcing, procurement, or buying.
• 15 years experience with SAP/Ariba (preferred) or similar MRP system.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate purchasing activities with stakeholders to secure cost-effective, timely items.
• Negotiate capital equipment, chemicals, products, services, software, etc.
• Review requisitions and evaluate quotes; document PO details.
• Process PO and Change Orders; manage supplier onboarding.
• Conduct RFIs, RFQs, RFPrs with stakeholders.
• Negotiate terms and prices; propose cost-saving ideas.
• Manage category strategy and supplier governance.
• Provide executive summaries on supplier deals.
• Use P-card for low-dollar purchases; manage budget.
• Support FAB manufacturing and production facilities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Verbal communication

Written communication

English proficiency

Independence

Budget stewardship

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

SAP/Ariba

MRP system

Job description

Note- This position will be primarily based in our facility located in AZ and the ideal employee is required to work on a hybrid schedule from that facility.

The FAB Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for all commercial activities with suppliers related to the FAB in Chandler Arizona.

• Coordinates purchasing activities with stakeholders to secure product/service in a cost effective & timely manner
• Specific expertise in supporting Manufacturing/FAB, Production facility required
• Experience negotiating large capital equipment purchases and Chemicals, Products, Services, Software, etc.
• Reviews and analyzes purchase requisitions from Business Area Stakeholders/Partners
• Evaluates quotes for accuracy and documents information needed on Purchase Order (PO) (delivery details, etc.)
• Coordinates processing of PO and/or Change Order for suppliers
• Conducts RFI, RFQ, RFP with suppliers in collaboration with stakeholders
• Works with supplier and stakeholder to negotiate best price and terms
• Recommends cost saving proposals including make-versus-buy analysis or alternative sourcing
• Achieves significant savings on negotiations (new and repeat business)
• Requires domestic and global expertise of assigned commodities/categories
• Negotiates contract terms and conditions in collaboration with Legal and Contracts Manager
• Manages category strategy, supplier selection, and supplier management/governance
• Provides summary related to supplier deals or status to executives
• Assists in the on boarding and screening of new suppliers
• Utilizes P-card to make low dollar, less strategic purchases
• Acts as a steward of the company's budget
• 15 years experience with supply chain/sourcing/procurement/buying required
• 15 years experience with SAP/Ariba (preferred) or similar MRP system required
• Requires flexible Hybrid format with time spent in FAB as needed to support the business (~2 days/week)
• Able to work in high-volume, fast-moving environment with daily deadlines and re-prioritization
• Strong interpersonal skills and team player attitude
• Strong verbal, written, communication, and English skills
• Able to work independently and/or in a team culture
• Undergraduate degree in business or related field (supply chain).
• Very little travel required (-10%)
• Job is individual contributor but collaborates with colleagues in same and associated groups
• Job is full time with flexible work hours and ability to work remote while spending some time in FAB office
• Relocation not available

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