Role Overview
Nokia is hiring a mid-level Procurement Category Manager - Services. This is a full-time role in IN. Part of Nokia's Lifecycle hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Role Overview:
As a Category Manager, you will serve as a trusted and solution-oriented business partner, collaborating with international teams and external partners to implement sustainable and cost-efficient solutions. Your primary objective is to execute strategic procurement practices while ensuring the robustness and transparency of all processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and execute global procurement strategies for Logistics, warehousing, real estate, and corporate services categories.
- Lead the end-to-end RFI/RFP lifecycle and engage in negotiating complex contracts with global and regional suppliers to drive margin improvements.
- Perform thorough market and spend analyses to maintain a deep understanding of technology supply markets and commercial models.
- Utilize advanced analytical tools for competitive benchmarking and data-driven decision-making.
- Partner with IT, Finance, Legal, HR, and other global functions to comprehend business requirements and influence demand.
- Establish collaborative relationships across the organization to align procurement activities with core business needs.
- Exchange expertise with international strategic buyers to implement sourcing best practices.
- Contribute to Procurement transformation by adopting new processes, analytics, and innovative work methods.
- Develop strategic supplier relationships, implementing targeted improvement measures based on performance evaluations.
- Implement and monitor KPIs, performance dashboards, and reporting mechanisms to effectively manage category performance.
- Support the development of procurement documentation, playbooks, and standardized best practices.
- Uphold ethical business practices and ensure adherence to the highest Environmental, Sustainability, and Governance (ESG) standards.
Qualifications Required:
- Education & Experience: A degree in Engineering or Business, with at least 5 years of experience in procurement roles.
- Industry knowledge is advantageous, but emphasis is placed on the right attitude and a proven track record of delivery excellence.
- Methodological Strength: Proficiency in Category Management and strategic sourcing methodologies, with the ability to apply them effectively.
- Negotiation & Commercial Skills: Strong analytical and negotiation capabilities, experience in handling legal and contractual negotiations.
- Strategic & Hands-on Balance: Capacity to address complex strategic issues while focusing on operational delivery.
- Stakeholder Management: Comfort working with senior stakeholders, adept at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Mindset: Initiative and assertiveness, along with a collaborative "win-together" mindset.
- Communication: Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with professional proficiency in English. Role Overview:
As a Category Manager, you will serve as a trusted and solution-oriented business partner, collaborating with international teams and external partners to implement sustainable and cost-efficient solutions. Your primary objective is to execute strategic procurement practices while ensuring the robustness and transparency of all processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and execute global procurement strategies for Logistics, warehousing, real estate, and corporate services categories.
- Lead the end-to-end RFI/RFP lifecycle and engage in negotiating complex contracts with global and regional suppliers to drive margin improvements.
- Perform thorough market and spend analyses to maintain a deep understanding of technology supply markets and commercial models.
- Utilize advanced analytical tools for competitive benchmarking and data-driven decision-making.
- Partner with IT, Finance, Legal, HR, and other global functions to comprehend business requirements and influence demand.
- Establish collaborative relationships across the organization to align procurement activities with core business needs.
- Exchange expertise with international strategic buyers to implement sourcing best practices.
- Contribute to Procurement transformation by adopting new processes, analytics, and innovative work methods.
- Develop strategic supplier relationships, implementing targeted improvement measures based on performance evaluations.
- Implement and monitor KPIs, performance dashboards, and reporting mechanisms to effectively manage category performance.
- Support the development of procurement documentation, playbooks, and standardized best practices.
- Uphold ethical business practices and ensure adherence to the highest Environmental, Sustainability, and Governance (ESG) standards.
Qualifications Required:
- Education & Experience: A degree in Engineering or Business, with at least 5 years of experience in procurement roles.
- Industry knowledge is advantageous, but emphasis is placed on the right attitude and a proven track record of delivery excellence.
- Methodological Strength: Proficiency in Category Management and strategic s
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How do I apply for the Procurement Category Manager - Services position at Nokia?
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Where is the Procurement Category Manager - Services position at Nokia located?
This position is based in IN. Nokia has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Procurement Category Manager - Services at Nokia earn?
Nokia has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Procurement Category Manager - Services role at Nokia posted?
This role was posted on April 13, 2026 (56 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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