IP ODM/JDM Procurement Manager
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Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related discipline.
- Several years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or supplier management within the telecommunications, networking, electronics, or technology industries.
- Experience managing ODM, JDM, EMS, or contract manufacturing relationships.
- Strong commercial negotiation and contract management experience.
- Knowledge of hardware product development, NPI processes, and manufacturing operations.
- Experience conducting supplier evaluations, sourcing decisions, and cost analysis.
- Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across global cross-functional teams.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with telecom, networking, optical, or data center hardware products.
- Knowledge of electronics manufacturing and supply chain ecosystems.
- Familiarity with commodity markets, component sourcing, and cost modeling.
- Experience managing global suppliers across Asia, North America, and Europe.
- Understanding of product lifecycle management and supplier quality systems.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute sourcing and supplier strategies for ODM/JDM programs supporting Nokia's Network Infrastructure portfolio.
- Lead commercial negotiations covering product development, manufacturing, pricing, capacity, tooling, NRE, intellectual property, and long-term supply agreements.
- Manage strategic relationships with ODM/JDM partners and contract manufacturers to ensure alignment with business objectives.
- Drive early supplier engagement during NPI and product development phases, influencing design decisions for cost, manufacturability, scalability, and supply chain resilience.
- Partner with Engineering, Product Line Management, Program Management, Quality, and Operations teams to support successful product launches and lifecycle management.
- Identify and execute cost reduction opportunities through value engineering, competitive sourcing, should-cost analysis, and productivity initiatives.
- Assess and mitigate supply chain risks related to capacity, component availability, geopolitical factors, and supplier performance.
- Lead supplier business reviews and establish performance improvement plans focused on quality, delivery, cost, technology, and responsiveness.
- Support business case development, make-versus-buy decisions, and outsourcing strategies.
- Monitor market trends, technology roadmaps, and supplier capabilities to identify opportunities and risks impacting Nokia products.
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