Material Manager

Responsibilities

• Responsible for material supplier selection to ensure that it meets customer & Nokia standard requirements. It should be most competitive solution aligned with Deploy delivery model and guidance
• Accountable for demand supply implementation for material towards subcon in consultation with project team
• Accountable for material management including spare parts aligned with NOKIA/Deploy standard processes and customer scope and contract. It may cover coordination to use of customer-supplied materials, including installed base, when needed
• Responsible for support of PM and ROM in project preparation & planning, by providing material guidelines and specifications, and in project execution phase for all material topics
• Responsible to support category manager and procurement team for evaluation and selection of subcon and to initiate creation of new Sales Items to fill portfolio gaps when necessary

Knowledge & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Telecommunications, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field with 5+ years of experience in material management, telecom logistics, or supply chain operations.
• Proven experience in managing telecom project materials, spare parts, supplier coordination, and inventory control within network deployment or rollout environments.
• Strong experience in material supplier evaluation and selection, ensuring compliance with customer requirements, Nokia standards, quality expectations, and cost competitiveness.
• Ability to manage material demand and supply planning for subcontractors in coordination with project and rollout teams.
• Experience in handling end-to-end material management processes, including warehousing, inventory tracking, spare parts management, and customer-supplied materials.
• Strong capability in supporting Project Managers (PM) and Rollout Managers (ROM) during project planning and execution by providing material specifications, planning support, and logistics coordination