Project Procurement Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 7, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 4, 2026. Nokia scores A on the Alion truth index.
As part of the Enterprise Campus Edge CO Procurement team, the Regional Procurement Manager will be accountable for all procurement activities for customer project/sales opportunity requirements from bid phase until project closing, responsible for supplier selection, negotiations and contracting in accordance with procurement rules and policies
The RPM will be the interface for the sales and delivery teams in his/her respective region on procurement topics, ensuring all procurement activities meet all relevant regulatory and legal requirements
- Maintain accountability for all project procurement activities, managing requirements from the initial bid phase through to project closing.
- Analyze supply markets and anticipate changes to drive proactive procurement activities.
- Ensure a qualified and cost-effective supplier base is in place, utilizing global, market, and local suppliers to meet business requirements.
- Drive continuous improvement in supplier cost and quality to contribute directly to the business unit's P&L.
- Evaluate contracts and suppliers in collaboration with legal teams to make final supplier base decisions with stakeholders.
- Lead supplier selection, negotiations, and contracting for assigned categories and regions.
- Ensure full compliance with relevant regulatory and legal requirements, including SOX and internal procurement policies.
- Implement purchasing best practices to ensure products and services are acquired in the most cost- and time-efficient manner.
- Serve as the primary procurement interface for internal stakeholders, managing activities and collecting requirements such as SOW, SOR, and payment milestones.
- Analyze spend data and propose appropriate corrective actions to optimize performance.
- Manage Procurement KPI performance within the assigned area of responsibility.
- Execute supplier performance reviews and initiate formal improvement plans where necessary.
- Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key project suppliers.
- Handle mediation and dispute resolution between suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- 10+ years of procurement experience in the Hi-Tech industry, with a focus on strategic sourcing and supplier management.
- Hands-on experience managing procurement for enterprise projects.
- Proficiency in procurement bidding processes and BOM analysis, including cost modelling and risk assessment.
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills, with expertise in supplier agreements and pricing structures.
- Excellent communication and program management abilities, with a track record of managing cross-functional stakeholders.
- Proficient in MS Office (PowerBI, Excel, PowerPoint) and sourcing/ERP systems such as SAP.
- Advanced 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 strict project deadlines.
Full proficiency in English.
The organization is evolving. While no final decisions have been taken, Nokia is planning to divest the PB ECE unit towards 1H 2027 and this role is planned to be moving to Aurelius as part of a stand-alone business.” Nokia to sell Enterprise Campus Edge business to AURELIUS
The position currently benefits from Nokia’s standard employment terms and benefits. Subject to completion of the contemplated transaction and the role’s transfer to the acquiring company, it is expected that broadly comparable employment terms and benefits will be maintained post-closing.”