As an ODM/JDM Procurement Manager, you will serve as the commercial and strategic procurement lead for outsourced hardware development and manufacturing programs. You will engage early with internal stakeholders and external partners to influence product architecture, sourcing decisions, supplier selection, and business models that support Nokia's growth and profitability objectives.
You will be responsible for building strong supplier partnerships while ensuring that cost, quality, technology, capacity, and delivery objectives are achieved throughout development, NPI, ramp to mass production phases
- 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.
Qualifications
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.
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- 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
Skills Required
- 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 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
- 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
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes major medical plans with supplementary options such as vision, legal services, and care navigation. The range of offerings indicates comprehensive support for medical needs.
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Parental & Family Support — A global policy grants paid leave for new parents regardless of gender and provides structured return‑to‑work support. Company‑paid life insurance further strengthens family protection across regions.
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