Hybrid IP Advanced Procurement Manager

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About the role

  • IP Advanced Procurement Manager supporting the hardware engineering organization at Nokia. Leading sourcing processes and managing supplier relationships for successful product launches.

Responsibilities

  • Provide advanced procurement support to the Nokia IP Hardware Engineering organization throughout the product development lifecycle.
  • Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships across key hardware commodities.
  • Act as the primary business interface between supply partners and IP Hardware Engineering teams.
  • Lead NPI component price negotiations and manage release milestones to meet engineering schedule and cost objectives.
  • Evaluate supplier capability, reliability, capacity, and cost competitiveness.
  • Demonstrate hands-on procurement experience across key hardware commodities, including:
  • ASICs, ICs, processors
  • PCBs, connectors, fans
  • Electro-mechanical components
  • Perform Bill of Materials (BOM) analysis, including:
  • Long lead-time risk and early purchase analysis
  • End-of-life (EOL) component reviews
  • Product Change Notifications (PCNs)
  • Dual sourcing strategies
  • Manufacturing cost assessments
  • Support IP Hardware Engineering with component-level and finished goods pricing for new product development.
  • Conduct business and financial reviews of potential new suppliers.
  • Lead procurement contract and NDA negotiations.
  • Provide procurement leadership for new product launches, from prototype through NPI.
  • Manage pricing updates and verification for Engineering and Product Line Management.
  • Participate in Product Line Manager readiness meetings, identifying project status, risks, and mitigation plans.
  • Serve as the point of escalation for material shortages impacting NPI designs and product launches.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of procurement experience in the Hi-Tech industry, including strategic sourcing and supplier management.
  • Hands-on experience with NPI processes and BOM analysis, including cost modeling and risk assessment.
  • Strong negotiation and contract management skills, including supplier agreements and pricing.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management across cross-functional teams.
  • Proficient in MS Office and sourcing/ERP systems (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Agile, SAP).
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills, including financial reviews and supply risk mitigation.
  • Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with the ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.

Benefits

  • 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

Job title

IP Advanced Procurement Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$100,000 - CA$150,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

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