Contract Management Services Trainee

Job Description

We are seeking a Contract Compliance Expert to manage corporate indirect supplier contracts support. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the entire life-cycle of supplier contracts, from negotiation to execution and renewal, ensuring that all terms and conditions meet our company standards and objectives. You will work closely with Category Managers, internal Stakeholders to manage contracts with suppliers, minimize deviations and risk, and drive cost efficiency.

The ideal candidate has some background in contract management, procurement, and supplier relationship management within a corporate environment. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and make a meaningful impact on our procurement processes.

Position: Contract Management Services Trainee

Duration: 12 months

Date: Nov 15 to Dec 1, 2024

Location: Hybrid in Lisbon, Portugal

Education Recommendations: Currently a candidate finishing their BSc or MSc degree in Law or a related field with an accredited school in Portugal

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

• Contract Life-cycle Management: oversee the full life-cycle of contracts with corporate indirect suppliers, including selection of the agreement templates, reviewing, negotiating, and executing agreements.
• Supplier Relationship Management: foster strong relationships with Top 20 suppliers, ensuring that service levels and performance meet contractual obligations.
• Risk Mitigation & Compliance: ensure contracts align with company policies, ESG requirements and regulatory requirements, managing risks and addressing any compliance issues.
• Cost Efficiency: collaborate with procurement and business units to negotiate favorable terms, driving cost efficiencies without compromising quality or service levels.
• Performance Monitoring: support on supplier performance measurement against agreed service levels and contractual obligations, addressing any performance issues.
• Close Collaboration: work closely with legal, procurement, finance, and other internal teams to ensure a smooth contracting process.
• Dispute Resolution: act as a first point of contact for resolving contractual disputes, facilitating resolution in a timely manner.

Key Skills And Experience

You have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (Juris Doctor) (a legal degree is highly beneficial for understanding contract law, compliance and risk mitigation or Supply Chain Management and with a Master of Laws.
• Procurement Knowledge: good understanding of procurement processes, particularly in managing corporate indirect suppliers (e.g., Facility , HR, marketing, Professional Services etc.).
• Negotiation Skills: ability to negotiate favorable contract terms while maintaining appropriate supplier relationships.
• Risk Management: willingness to identifying and mitigating contractual risks, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
• Communication & Collaboration: excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments (legal, finance, procurement, IT).
• Attention to Detail: high attention to detail to ensure contract accuracy and alignment with company standards.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving: strong analytical skills to evaluate contract performance and resolve issues effectively.
• Language Proficiency: Fluency in English is mandatory for handling contracts and effective communication with internal teams and suppliers.

It would be nice if you also had:

• Contract Management Knowledge: experience in managing the end-to-end life-cycle of contracts, including negotiation and execution.
• Familiarity with Contract Life-cycle Management Software: experience using contract management tools or procurement systems to manage supplier agreements efficiently.

About Us

Come create the technology that helps the world act together

Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people’s lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.

We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work

What we offer

Nokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.

Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer

Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:

• One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
• Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg
• Workplace Pride Global Benchmark

At Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Nokia’s 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.

Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed.