IT Procurement Demand Manager

Overview

IT Procurement Demand Manager at Nokia. Key
- facing role representing IT Procurement and Vendor Management organization (ITPVM) to requesters of ITPVM services within a specific category vertically and specific Tier 1 vendors horizontally across the organization. Responsible for developing accurate demand forecasts, translating them into actionable plans, and ensuring alignment with stakeholders. Key contributor to ITPVM strategies, inventory management, and production planning.

How You Will Contribute (Responsibilities)

• Develop accurate demand forecasts for assigned category and Tier 1 vendors considering market trends, news, seasonality, and internal business plans.
• Translate demand requirements and forecasts into actionable plans including inventory management, budget planning, and ITPVM strategies.
• Collaborate with business stakeholder teams to assess overlaps of existing solutions vs requested incremental demand and gatekeep proliferation of similar products/services in the environment.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to demand accuracy, inventory levels, and customer satisfaction.
• Work closely with stakeholders across ITPVM and business organizations to ensure alignment on demand plans and approve Business Request Documents.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of IT procurement strategies.

Key Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, IT, law or related field.
• Proven experience in demand and budget planning & forecasting within complex enterprise global IT environment.
• Strong knowledge of Enterprise Application portfolio, suppliers and their solutions.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical,
  - solving and negotiation skills.
• Self-starting solution oriented personality with maximum attention to detail.

Employment type

Full-time

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting and Telecommunications