Assistant Manager

Nokia — Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

• Strategic thinking and data-driven decision making • Attention to detail and financial acumen • Negotiation and commercial awareness • Strong documentation and presentation skills • Ability to influence and collaborate across teams • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Economics, or a related field • 6–9 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, vendor management, or financial analysis • Strong analytical skills with experience in pricing models, benchmarking, and cost analysis • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with sourcing or spend analytics tools is a plus • Understanding of contract structures, commercial terms, and sourcing best practices • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment • Support end-to-end strategic sourcing activities including RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, supplier evaluations, and negotiations • Conduct market intelligence, pricing analysis, and cost benchmarking to support sourcing decisions • Analyze spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities and demand optimization initiatives • Assist in supplier selection by preparing comparison models, scorecards, and recommendations • Support contract lifecycle activities including renewals, amendments, and compliance tracking • Collaborate with Legal and stakeholders to ensure contract terms align with business and risk requirements • Track supplier performance metrics, SLAs, and KPIs and support governance reviews • Maintain sourcing documentation, savings trackers, and sourcing playbooks • Support supplier onboarding and risk assessments (financial, operational, compliance) • Prepare executive-ready presentations and reports for leadership reviews

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