The Procurement Specialist will support end to end Indirect Procurement and Procure to Pay (P2P) operations, ensuring timely and compliant purchasing of products and services in line with business requirements. The role focuses on operational excellence, stakeholder support, contract compliance, supplier coordination, and continuous improvement, while acting as a key interface between business teams, procurement functions, and finance Team
Responsibilities- Support end‑to‑end Procure‑to‑Pay (P2P) processes, including requisitioning, purchase order creation, contract implementation, invoicing, and issue resolution.
- Secure compliant implementation of contracts within procurement systems, including handling of complex contracts.
- Ensure data accuracy and consistency in procurement systems to enable smooth requisition approval and downstream processing.
- Act as a primary interface between Procurement, business stakeholders, and the Finance team for Source‑to‑Pay processes.
- Address queries, clarify process gaps, and resolve operational issues raised by stakeholders
- Understand and assess the impact of procurement failures on production, manufacturing, and customer order fulfilment.
- Support preparation of procurement reports, dashboards, and operational updates as required.
- Contribute to improving SLA adherence, KPI performance, and overall procurement efficiency.
- Supports management of supplier base and supplier performance management.
- Supports contracting and pricing in responsibility area (including the negotiations).
You have:
University or college degree in Procurement/finance / accounting / economics with 4+ years of experience preferably profile is Procurement/Financial Reporting
Previous relevant experience in the operational part of Procurement, including transactional & tactical activities within Indirect & Direct Procurement, Good knowledge of common procurement, finance & accounting concepts
Proficient in MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Basic working knowledge in ERP – SAP Ariba, SAP Blue Planet, SAP P20 Logistics and Finance, SAP P10 S/4 HANA and other tools like myOrders, Webcycle, CLM-Apttus, E2Open (good to have).
Experience working in ERP (especially SAP) and understanding e2e within Source to Pay.
It would be nice if you also had:
- Good to have other international language skills.
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- Flexible and hybrid working schemes
- A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave, with the option to return to work within a year following the birth or adoption of a child (based on eligibility)
- Life insurance to all employees to provide peace of mind and financial security
- Well-being programs to support your mental and physical health
- Opportunities to join and receive support from Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs)
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- Diverse pool of Coaches & Mentors to whom you have easy access
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