Procurement Category Manager – IT Infrastructure
Nokia
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Amadora • Portugal
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About the role
- Design and implement global procurement strategies for IT infrastructure, including hardware, software, cybersecurity, and cloud services.
- Lead the end-to-end RFI/RFP lifecycle and negotiate complex contracts with global IT market leaders to drive margin improvements.
- Optimize the software landscape and IT delivery models in alignment with the company’s future strategic direction.
- Conduct comprehensive 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 and other global functions to understand business requirements and influence demand.
- Build trusted, collaborative relationships across the organization to ensure procurement activities meet core business needs.
- Collaborate and exchange expertise with international strategic buyers to implement sourcing best practices.
- Contribute to the Procurement Transformation through the adoption of new processes, analytics, and innovative ways of working.
- Cultivate and evolve strategic supplier relationships, implementing targeted improvement measures based on performance evaluations.
- Implement and track KPIs, performance dashboards, and reporting mechanisms to manage category performance effectively.
- Support the development of procurement documentation, playbooks, and standardized best practices.
- Promote ethical business practices and ensure the highest Environmental, Sustainability, and Governance (ESG) standards.
Requirements
- A degree in Engineering, IT, or Business, with 5+ years of experience in procurement roles - ideally within IT infrastructure or professional services.
- Knowledge of IT categories (Cloud, Software, Hardware) and a strong understanding of current market structures.
- Solid understanding of Category Management and strategic sourcing methodologies.
- Strong analytical and negotiation capabilities, basic knowledge and experience in legal and procurement contract structure.
- Ability to structure complex strategic topics while maintaining a focus on hands-on operational delivery.
- Confidence working with senior stakeholders and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.
- A high level of initiative and assertiveness, combined with a collaborative “win-together” mindset.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with professional proficiency in English.
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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