Sourcing Manager- Manufacturing Fabrication

Nokia; Chandler (AZ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Corporate Retirement Savings Plan

Health and dental benefits

Short-term & long-term disability

Job summary

Nokia is seeking an experienced procurement professional to coordinate purchasing and supplier management from a hybrid AZ FAB facility. The role requires strong negotiation and category strategy capabilities to drive cost savings and supplier collaboration.

The ideal candidate will have 15 years in supply chain roles, expertise in SAP/Ariba, and the ability to work in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment with limited travel.

Qualifications

• 15 years experience in supply chain/procurement/buying
• Hybrid work model with FAB presence ~2 days/week
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Coordinate purchasing with stakeholders to secure products/services
• Negotiate best price and terms with suppliers
• Manage PO/Change Order processing and supplier onboarding
• Conduct RFI/RFQ/RFP with stakeholders
• Develop category strategy and supplier governance
• Provide executive summaries on supplier deals

Skills

Supply chain management

Negotiation

Vendor management

SAP/Ariba

Excel

Education

Undergraduate degree in business or related field

Tools

SAP/Ariba

Job description

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.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

• 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

Key Skills And Experience

• 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

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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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 US :

• Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
• Health and dental benefits
• Short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Life insurance, and AD&D – Company paid 2x base pay
• Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Assistance Plan
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program

The above benefits exclude students.

Disclaimer for US/Canada

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