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NPI Buyer

20 days ago by Nokia
  • Salary negotiable
  • Sunnyvale, CA, US
  • Full-time
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AI summary

Nokia is hiring an onsite NPI Buyer in Sunnyvale to procure mechanical components, test equipment, software, and related materials/services for new product introduction (NPI) hardware projects. You'll partner with NPI purchasing, program managers, and engineers to track orders/receipts, resolve PO and payment issues, manage excess material transfers, and support supplier vetting and change control. Standout perk: a comprehensive US benefits package including retirement savings, health/dental, ESPP, and tuition assistance.

Key skills
NPI supply chain managementProcurement of mechanical componentsMaterial order status tracking and reportingPurchase order and payment issue resolutionSupplier identification and vettingMicrosoft Excel and AccessPDM toolsReading technical drawings and BOMsChange control and documentation supportKnowledge of SMA methods and hardware assembly/test processes
Salary not listed — comparable Sunnyvale/US NPI Buyer roles with 5+ years experience often fall around $90k–$130k base, depending on scope and hardware complexity.
You'll thrive here if you’re a flexible, highly organised NPI procurement professional who can independently manage material buying/tracking and work closely with engineers under pressure.
Why apply
  • Global leader in connectivity
  • Corporate retirement savings plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Job Description

Family Description

Supply (SU) covers the configuration, demand, and supply planning, order management, sourcing, production, delivery, and managing the procurement activities towards our suppliers.

Subfamily Description

Procurement (PRO) associates with specifying procurement demands, selecting and contracting suppliers, maintaining the relationship to a supplier, and managing the lifecycle; including supplier performance, risk, and phase-out for all suppliers for direct material, services, and indirect material.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include the following:

  • Work with NPI purchasing and program managers to assist in the procurement of materials for
    NPI projects.
  • Procure mechanical components to support NPI project.
  • Provide material order status
  • Procure test equipment, software and other materials/services to support Hardware
    Engineering's activities
  • Monitor and track NPI material receipts and maintain order and delivery records by project
  • With intimate knowledge of the purchasing system and processes, resolve purchase order and
    payment issues
  • Sell and transfer excess material to Production contract manufacturers, as needed
  • Support NPI engineers in identifying and vetting new suppliers
  • Manage incoming NPI material ensuring proper disposition of received material
  • Support NPI technical purchasing and program management activities
  • Responsible for monitoring, tracking and reporting on all aspects of NPI material receipts.
  • Work with local change management control on material revisions and support change
    documentation.
  • Requires a very flexible attitude and willingness to work on a broad spectrum of engineering
    build, material management and change control issues.

Qualifications

Your skills and experience

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Candidates with Bachelor's in CS, EE, will be more
    relevant.
  • 5+ years of project-related experience in NPI supply chain management.
  • Proficient with MS Office tools, especially Excel/Access.
  • In-depth knowledge of SMA methods, hardware assembly, and factory test processes.
  • Previous experience with PDM tools.
  • Working knowledge of electronics hardware design concepts, practices, and procedures.
  • Excellent organization skills, with demonstrated ability to work independently to achieve
    individual and group goals.
  • Proven ability to perform under pressure and deliver success.
  • Knowledge of the Nokia NI product line is an asset.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to read and understand technical (mechanical and electrical) drawings, schema?cs, BOM's
    etc.

About Us

Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we're advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

Learn more about life at Nokia.

Our recruitment process

We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.

If you're interested in this role but don't meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.

The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia.

About the Team

Some of our benefits in US:

  • Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
  • Health and dental benefits
  • Short-term disability, and long-term disability
  • Life insurance, and AD&D - Company paid 2x base pay
  • Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
  • Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Assistance Plan
  • Adoption assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program

The above benefits exclude students.

Disclaimer for US/Canada

Nokia Maintains broad annual base salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, and with consideration to internal peer equity. Check the salary ranges in the job info section for this role.

All North America job posts will post for a minimum of 7 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified.

Reference: 25765_526188580·Original posting
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