Sourcing Trainee

As a Sourcing Trainee, you will gain hands-on experience in procurement and sourcing activities while supporting business stakeholders and suppliers throughout the sourcing lifecycle. Working closely with experienced sourcing professionals, you will develop analytical, commercial, and stakeholder management skills while contributing to real business projects in a global environment.

Qualifications

You have:

• Internship, academic project, or extracurricular experience related to Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, or Business Analysis.
• Good knowledge of Power BI and Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Ability to organize tasks, manage priorities, and work with attention to detail.
• Interest in Procurement, Sourcing, Supply Chain, or Supplier Management.

It Would Be Nice If You Also Have:

• International or multicultural study/work experience.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
• Procurement digitalization, automation, and AI technologies.

Note: Please submit your CV in English.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing and procurement activities across different business categories.
• Conduct supplier and market research to identify potential vendors and benchmarking opportunities.
• Assist in RFQs/RFPs, supplier communication, and offer evaluations.
• Analyze commercial data and prepare sourcing recommendations.
• Support contract administration, supplier onboarding, and documentation processes.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and procurement teams to ensure smooth sourcing operations.

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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.