Nokia · 19 hours ago
NP&T Program Purchasing Specialist
Coppell, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expNokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. They are seeking an NP&T Program Purchasing Specialist who will manage purchasing capabilities and supplier relationships, ensuring material availability for new product introductions and ramp-up phases.
ElectronicsEnterprise SoftwareInternet of ThingsMobile DevicesTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Ensure purchasing capability creation by managing and executing related activities with the PuCC team
Maintain risk management plan and manage risks for critical suppliers and materials e.g. single/sole sources
Accountable for Product Cost - ASPC
Drive program material design review practice
Drive Supplier selection, negotiations, and contracting for the agreed category areas, in agreement with and support of Category Manager
Maintain up-to-date lists of new technologies, key suppliers, and key materials
Ensure that backup plans are created for single and sole source cases
Implement inbound logistics modes and PuCC handover from the program to the maintenance phase
Ensure materials for prototypes, ramp up and start of volume deliveries
Ensure that materials are transferred to volume production or no need for materials /assemblies to be sold/scrapped
If decided may have Product Owner (PO) responsibilities for the PuCC team
Manage PuCC team backlog
Mediation and dispute handling between project, suppliers, and stakeholders
Participation in the sourcing creation NPI and ramp up of new 5G radio equipment that is deployed via Nokia factories and/or EMS’s (Mexico, India, China, Europe)
Source in coordination with R&D and category management, custom electro mechanical parts (examples: printed circuit boards, aluminum castings, sheet metal, plastics, cables, connectors, gaskets, misc. hardware) with suppliers that can meet the service, quality and cost requirements
Coordinate with cross functional program team to identify new and existing sources of supply in Mexico, Europe, Asia to support regionalization efforts
Ensure that all quotes are based on negotiated competitive bids from qualified suppliers and in alignment with should cost targets
Create and maintain tracking sheets to monitor orders, supplier hard tooling, cost summaries etc
Ensure inbound material availability against the demand during program and ramp phase - onsite/factory/EMS
Supplier communication and correspondence for proto builds and ramp (e.g. build qty, dates, interface meetings, design details)
Regularly monitor supplier performance (response time, quality, etc.,) and ensure that corrective actions will be implemented
Understand and explain the impact of the technical changes to lead-times and availability to program team
Executes orders and supports forecasting for internal and external suppliers
Qualification
Required
Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of this employment
Electromechanical Experience in some or all these areas: (printed circuit boards, aluminum castings, sheet metal, plastics, cables, connectors, gaskets, fans, misc. hardware)
Understanding of supplier's tool plans and the ability to manage that into the program time plan
Must have the ability to work outside of defined processes
Project management experience
Experience in purchasing technical commodities with close interfacing with engineering
Knowledge of product life cycles, critical milestones in product development, and following the established process required
Proven negotiations experience
Knowledge of emech supplier manufacturing processes
Supplier management through KPI monitoring and utilization follow-up
SAP working knowledge a plus
Ability to work in the office (3 days) and remote
Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 5+ years' experience preferred
Preferred
Certifications a plus (CPM, CPIM, CSCP)
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
Company
Nokia
Nokia manufactures mobile devices, network infrastructure, and location-based technology for businesses. It is a sub-organization of Enscryb.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
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President and CEO
Victoria Hanrahan
Chief of Staff to the CEO
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