Category Specialist
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (https://aluperf.referrals.selectminds.com/jobs/89880/other-jobs-matching/location-only)
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Supply (http://aluperf.referrals.selectminds.com/landingpages/supply-opportunities-at-nokia-280)
MN Mobile Networks
2200000JZS Requisition #
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Come create the technology that helps the world act together
Nokia 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 work.
The team youll be part of
Our Business Group is a leader in wireless mobility networks and associated services. With more than 3.500 patent families essential for 5G we have a strong 5G portfolio and are a front runner in open and virtualized radio access networks (O-RAN and vRAN).
Strategic Sourcing drives supplier & sourcing strategy for Mobile Networks (MN). We design, build and develop MN supplier base ensuring competitiveness, agility and sustainability. We ensure and drive supplier quality, innovation and sustainability as well as risk mitigation.
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What you will learn and contribute to
Are you passionate about solving problems? As part of our team, you will :
Be responsible for the sourcing of materials, products or services of specified technology or product area by creating an excellent supplier base with the best terms and conditions
Manage the supplier performance in your responsibility area
Ensure we act on up-to-date market information and analysis from your area of responsibility
Ensure Execution Excellence is in everything we do – from following compliance and internal/external standards to striving for continuous improvement by putting the customer first and doing it right the first time
Build and drive your internal and external stakeholder network – from Suppliers over Category group teams to Product Management, R&D and beyond
Your skills and experience
You have:
Typically 3-5 years directly related experience in the telecommunication industry or any other adjacent industry , as well as a graduate equivalent degree
Established skills and knowledge of theory and principles within the sourcing field of expertise or adjacent domains
Cross-cultural knowledge and a global mindset
The attitude and ability to raise innovative ideas
The drive and motivation to grow yourself and your career by taking assignments outside your standard comfort zone
It would be nice if you also bring:
Excitement to influence others to accept new concepts, practices, and approaches
Interest and skill to conduct briefings with senior leaders within your job function
Attitude to work independently and require minimal supervision
Spirit of sharing knowledge with less experienced peers and a high degree of collegial interaction
Demonstrated adaptability to changing business environments
What we offer
Nokia offers flexible and hybrid working schemes, 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 employer
Nokia 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
LGBT+ equality & best place to work by HRC Foundation
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.
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