Vendor Manager

3 weeks ago

Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan Nokia Full time
Job Description

As a Vendor Manager at Nokia, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our suppliers meet project execution requirements while driving operational excellence. You will collaborate closely with procurement and project teams to assess technical capabilities, manage supplier readiness, and resolve capacity gaps. Your expertise will be vital in aligning supplier performance with key performance indicators, conducting regular evaluations, and overseeing training initiatives to enhance resource competence. The work environment is dynamic and collaborative, where you will engage with internal stakeholders and external partners, contributing to strategic delivery across exciting projects. Join us to lead transformational initiatives that shape the future of technology on a global scale, while fostering a culture of innovation and teamwork.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn
  • Lead technical assessments of suppliers during selection, ensuring alignment with procurement strategies and project requirements.
  • Manage supplier capacity throughout project execution, addressing any gaps in readiness and ramp-up capabilities.
  • Conduct regular performance evaluations of suppliers, collaborating with procurement to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Oversee training and certification programs for supplier resources, enhancing their competence for project demands.
  • Monitor key supplier performance metrics, collaborating with project teams to drive operational improvements.
  • Facilitate governance with third-party contractors, ensuring compliance with contract terms and effective issue resolution.
  • Assist in managing claims with suppliers and ensure timely resolution of financial and operational escalations.
  • Engage with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to report on supplier status and support strategic project initiatives.

Key Skills And Experience

You have:
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in rollout management and field maintenance
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Proven experience in supplier management and operational improvement

It would be nice if you also had:
  • Experience in project procurement planning and execution
  • Knowledge of health and safety regulations in project environments
  • Familiarity with supply chain performance metrics and analysis
  • Advanced technical skills relevant to telecom infrastructure

About Us

Come create the technology that helps the world act together

Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people's lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.

We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work

What we offer

Nokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.

Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer

Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:
  • One of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
  • Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg
  • Workplace Pride Global Benchmark

At Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Nokia's employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.

Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed.

About The Team

In Mobile Networks , our ambition is to become the trusted partner of choice for Communications Service Providers (CSPs), as well as for non-CSP entities in sectors like utilities, transportation, public services, and defense. We strive to deliver unbeatable customer experiences in wireless connectivity.
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