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Category Manager

Nokia
IND
Full-time
Manager · 10+ years experience
Hybrid
Discovered 5 days ago

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Qualifications

  • Must Have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
  • 10 years of relevant experience in strategic sourcing, category management, contract management, and commercial negotiations.
  • Experience in software sourcing, software licensing models, SaaS, cloud services, or related commercial frameworks.
  • Proven stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills with the ability to collaborate across global and cross-functional teams.
  • Proven analytical capabilities with experience in cost modeling, pricing analysis, supplier evaluation, and negotiation planning.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment while maintaining a strong focus on compliance, governance, and business outcomes.
  • Familiar with supplier relationship management (SRM), procurement best practices, and category management methodologies.
  • Experience working in a global matrix organization with exposure to cross-cultural stakeholder and supplier management.
  • Nice to Have:
  • Familiarity with procurement platforms, Microsoft Office tools, data analytics, and AI-enabled sourcing solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute category strategies, sourcing roadmaps, and supplier portfolio plans aligned with business objectives and market dynamics.
  • Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including RFx processes, supplier identification, evaluation, selection, and onboarding in accordance with Nokia sourcing policies.
  • Negotiate commercial agreements, licensing models, pricing structures, and contractual terms to maximize value and mitigate business risks.
  • Drive cost competitiveness through market intelligence, cost analysis, benchmarking, and total cost of ownership (TCO) optimization.
  • Manage strategic supplier relationships, monitor performance, and implement continuous improvement and corrective action plans where required.
  • Optimize the utilization of preferred suppliers by balancing cost, quality, innovation, service levels, delivery capabilities, and business requirements.
  • Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders, ensuring sourcing decisions support customer commitments, business priorities, and operational requirements.
  • Contribute to the enhancement of sourcing processes, tools, governance frameworks, and best practices to improve efficiency and procurement effectiveness.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with procurement platforms, Microsoft Office tools, data analytics, and AI-enabled sourcing solutions.

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