Job Description
As part of Network Infrastructure Strategic Sourcing, the IP Advanced Procurement Manager role supports the IP Hardware Engineering organization, focusing on New Product Hardware releases through engagement across a broad range of sourcing processes, cross-functional teams, and systems.

Job Description
As part of Network Infrastructure Strategic Sourcing, the IP Advanced Procurement Manager role supports the IP Hardware Engineering organization, focusing on New Product Hardware releases through engagement across a broad range of sourcing processes, cross-functional teams, and systems.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

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.

Key Skills And Experience
Key Skills and Competencies

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.

Cooperative, team-oriented mindset with the ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.

About Us
Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we're advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

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If you're interested in this role but don't meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.

The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia .

About The Team
Some of our benefits in Canada :

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

The above benefits exclude students.

Disclaimer for US/Canada
Nokia Maintains broad annual base salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, and with consideration to internal peer equity. Check the salary ranges in the job info section for this role. All North America job posts will post for a minimum of 7 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified.

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📌 IP Advanced Procurement Manager (Quebec City)
🏢 NOKIA
📍 Quebec City