Procure To Order Operations Lead

Job Description

The Procure to Order Team Lead is responsible for leading and governing end to end P2O operations, ensuring compliant, efficient, and timely purchasing in line with business requirements, cost, quality, and delivery targets. The role combines operational leadership, stakeholder management, system expertise, and continuous improvement, while supporting local and regional teams and driving transformation initiatives.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

• Lead end‑to‑end Procure‑to‑Order (P2O) / Procure‑to‑Pay (P2P) operations, ensuring seamless execution from purchase request to order fulfillment.
• Support internal customers in compiling accurate, compliant purchase requests to ensure correct product/service selection and a smooth purchasing experience.
• Ensure compliant implementation of contracts within procurement systems, including complex and multi‑region contracts.
• Maintain high data quality and consistency in procurement systems to enable smooth requisition approvals and downstream processing.
• Support local and regional team management, including task allocation, workload balancing, and day‑to‑day operational guidance.
• Provide User Acceptance Testing (UAT) support for system changes, enhancements, and transformation initiatives.
• Identify improvement opportunities across P2O processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives with measurable outcomes.
• Perform root cause analysis on recurring issues and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Prepare operational reports, dashboards, and management updates as required.
  
  

Key Skills And Experience

You have:

• Graduate with strong verbal and written communication skills in English; any additional language skills will be good to have.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in Procurement, with strong focus on tools, systems, and end‑to‑end processes.
• Experience with procurement tools such as SAP SRM, SAP Ariba (I‑Buy), myOrders, Web‑cycle, CLM‑Apttus, E2Open (good to have), Ariba Network.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office tools.
• 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),
• Strong understanding of end‑to‑end Source‑to‑Pay / Procure‑to‑Pay processes.
  
  

It would be nice if you also had:

• Good to have other international language skills.
  
  

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.

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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.

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About The Team

Some of our benefits:

• 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)
• Employee Growth Solutions to support your personalized career & skills development
• Diverse pool of Coaches & Mentors to whom you have easy access
• A learning environment which promotes personal growth and professional development - for your role and beyond

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