Sourcing Manager NOKIA United States, Arizona, Chandler 1300 North Alma School Road (Show on map) Sep 18, 2026 Note- This position will be primarily based in our facility located in AZ and the ideal employee is required to work on a hybrid schedule from that facility. The FAB Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for all commercial activities with suppliers related to the FAB in Chandler Arizona. Coordinates purchasing activities with stakeholders to secure product/service in a cost effective & timely manner

Specific expertise in supporting Manufacturing/FAB, Production facility required

Experience negotiating large capital equipment purchases and Chemicals, Products, Services, Software, etc.

Reviews and analyzes purchase requisitions from Business Area Stakeholders/Partners

Evaluates quotes for accuracy and documents information needed on Purchase Order (PO) (delivery details, etc.)

Coordinates processing of PO and/or Change Order for suppliers

Conducts

RFI, RFQ, RFP

with suppliers in collaboration with stakeholders

Works with supplier and stakeholder to negotiate best price and terms

Recommends cost saving proposals including make-versus-buy analysis or alternative sourcing

Achieves significant savings on negotiations (new and repeat business)

Requires domestic and global expertise of assigned commodities/categories

Negotiates contract terms and conditions in collaboration with Legal and Contracts Manager

Manages category strategy, supplier selection, and supplier management/governance

Provides summary related to supplier deals or status to executives

Assists in the on boarding and screening of new suppliers

Utilizes P-card to make low dollar, less strategic purchases

Acts as a steward of the company's budget 15 years experience with supply chain/sourcing/procurement/buying required

15 years experience with SAP/Ariba (preferred) or similar MRP system required

Requires flexible Hybrid format with time spent in FAB as needed to support the business (~2 days/week)

Able to work in high-volume, fast-moving environment with daily deadlines and re-prioritization

Strong interpersonal skills and team player attitude

Strong verbal, written, communication, and English skills

Excellent Excel, PowerPoint, Word skills required

Able to work independently and/or in a team culture

Undergraduate degree in business or related field (supply chain).

Very little travel required (-10%)

Job is individual contributor but collaborates with colleagues in same and associated groups

Job is full time with flexible work hours and ability to work remote while spending some time in FAB office

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