Sourcing Manager

NOKIA; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Nokia is seeking a FAB Strategic Sourcing Manager to oversee all commercial activities with suppliers for the FAB in Chandler, Arizona. The role requires coordinating with stakeholders, negotiating large capital equipment, and driving cost savings in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidates will have extensive supply chain experience, SAP/Ariba proficiency, and the ability to work a hybrid schedule with some time in FAB facilities. Relocation is not available.

Qualifications

• 15 years experience with supply chain/sourcing/procurement/buying.
• Experience with SAP/Ariba or similar MRP system preferred.
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder coordination, and cost-saving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate purchasing activities with stakeholders to secure products/services cost-effectively and timely.
• Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers; collaborate with Legal and Contracts Manager.
• Lead RFI/RFQ/RFP processes and supplier selection; manage supplier governance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English communication

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Education

Undergraduate degree in business or related field (supply chain)

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
• Excellent Excel, PowerPoint, Word skills required
• 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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