Business Sourcing Manager, Products

Job DescriptionAs a Business Sourcing Manager at Nokia, you will serve as a crucial strategic partner within the Product Program team, bridging the gap between business needs and sourcing priorities. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, your role will involve clarifying stakeholder demands, driving alignment on sourcing strategies, and ensuring early sourcing involvement in product development. You'll thrive in an international environment where your project management, negotiation, and strategic thinking skills will shine. This dynamic position allows you to contribute directly to our end-to-end sourcing performance, aligning with business objectives across the Mobile Networks Business Group (MN BG) portfolio. Enjoy a fast-paced work culture that values innovation and collaboration, empowering you to make impactful decisions that drive success and enhance our product offerings. Join us in shaping the future of technology together!How You Will Contribute And What You Will LearnAct as the primary sourcing liaison for product programs, translating business requirements into actionable sourcing priorities.Lead sourcing processes, ensuring early involvement in development programs to align with financial and program objectives.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and drive key stakeholder demands and requirements.Manage end-to-end sourcing performance, aligning strategies and metrics across all categories with business goals.Facilitate the flow of critical material cost and supplier information for accurate BOM calculations and program planning.Oversee the local RFQ process and early negotiations for new parts, transitioning to Category Management for final agreements.Contribute valuable business insights to category strategy development, enhancing overall sourcing effectiveness.Ensure compliance and implementation of sourcing policies and strategies within product programs and business units.Key Skills And ExperienceYou have:Fundamental sourcing experience in a global environmentStrong project management skills Experience in cross-functional collaborationUnderstanding of BOM cost calculations and cost management abilitiesUnderstanding of Nokia Process Management and NetworkingIt would be nice if you also had:Strategic thinking and decision-making capabilityBasic information about Nokia products, especially RADIO portfolio Proven skills in risk assessment and analysis Excellent negotiation skills About Us Come create the technology that helps the world act togetherNokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people’s lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to workWhat we offerNokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employerNokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality: One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg Workplace Pride Global Benchmark At Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Nokia’s employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed.About The TeamIn Mobile Networks , our ambition is to become the trusted partner of choice for Communications Service Providers (CSPs), as well as for non-CSP entities in sectors like utilities, transportation, public services, and defense. We strive to deliver unbeatable customer experiences in wireless connectivity.