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Prototype Hardware Buyer

Nokia

Prototype Hardware Buyer

full-timePosted: Aug 14, 2026Updated: Sep 3, 2026Canada

Job Description

Family DescriptionSupply (SU) covers the configuration, demand, and supply planning, order management, sourcing, production, delivery, and managing the procurement activities towards our suppliers.Subfamily DescriptionProcurement (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 include the following:Work with R&D, NPI purchasing and program managers to assist in the procurement of materials for prototype product developments.Procure mechanical and electrical components to support Prototype projects.Provide material order statusProcure test equipment, software and other materials/services to support Hardware development Engineering activitiesMonitor and track prototype material receipts and maintain order and delivery records by projectWith intimate knowledge of the purchasing system and processes, resolve purchase order and payment issuesSell and transfer excess material to Production contract manufacturers, as needed Support R&D engineers in identifying and vetting new suppliersManage incoming prototype material ensuring proper disposition of received materialSupport prototype technical purchasing and program management activitiesResponsible for monitoring, tracking and reporting on all aspects of prototype 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. Knowledge & ExperienceBachelor'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 is an asset.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, schematics, BOM's etc.

Locations

  • Canada
  • March Rd Tower 3

Skills Required

  • NPI supply chain managementintermediate
  • MS Office toolsintermediate
  • SMA methodsintermediate
  • PDM tools is an assetintermediate
  • electronics hardware design conceptsintermediate
  • Nokia NI product line is an assetintermediate

Required Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

  • Work with R&D, NPI purchasing and program managers to assist in the procurement of materials for prototype product developments.
  • Procure mechanical and electrical components to support Prototype projects.
  • Provide material order status
  • Procure test equipment, software and other materials/services to support Hardware development

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