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Procurement Support Trainee

CompanyNokia
LocationPortugal
Work ModeOn Site
PostedDecember 16, 2025
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Assist Regional Procurement Managers in daily tasks to ensure smooth execution. Support internal stakeholders to meet sourcing needs in Markets and Projects.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
2306
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Infinera is now part of Nokia. Infinera is revolutionizing telecommunications networks with innovative, industry-leading connectivity solutions. Our offerings include high-end subcomponent technology, systems for network infrastructure, automation software, advanced optical compound semiconductor manufacturing, & professional services. As a global supplier, we empower mobile service providers, internet content providers, cloud operators, submarine operators, governments & enterprises to scale network bandwidth, boost service innovation, and automate network operations. We are committed to continuously expanding and enhancing our world-class offerings to meet the changing needs of our customers. Our connectivity solutions are powered by the world’s best embedded & pluggable optical engines, which are designed, developed & manufactured in Infinera’s U.S.-based optical semiconductor fabrication center and are application-optimized for edge, metro, long-haul, and submarine transport networks. Our agile, open, compact & modular networking platforms enable network operators to rapidly and easily take advantage of best-in-class technology. Our software automation solutions optimize traffic flows and automate workloads to enable network operators to cost-effectively deliver secure bandwidth to their customers where and when needed. With these solutions, our goal is to create a connected world with unlimited bandwidth for everyone – everywhere, always, and instantly. What Inspires Us? A connected world with unlimited bandwidth for everyone – everywhere, always & instantly. What Motivates Us? Delivering innovative and impactful coherent optical technologies and open optical solutions that unlock new value for our customers. What Drives Us? To be a valued investment for our shareholders’ money, our customers’ CapEx and our employees’ time by delivering an unrivaled customer experience from an inclusive culture of innovation for our customers.
About the Role

Cloud and Network Services: As Nokia's growth engine, we create value for communication service providers and enterprise customers by leading the transition to cloud-native software and as-a-service delivery models. Our inclusive team of dreamers, doers and disruptors push the limits from impossible to possible.

This is a Professional Internship with a term limit of one year intended for early career seekers (ie current students or recently graduated students).

As a Procurement Support Trainee at Nokia, you will play a crucial role in assisting our Regional Procurement Managers in their daily tasks to ensure smooth execution. You will work closely with Regional Procurement Managers to support the internal stakeholders to meet all sourcing needs in the Markets and Projects, including supplier scouting, evaluation, selection, negotiation, onboarding, and relationship management. Additionally, you will help enforce sourcing policies and support cost optimization efforts. Join our team and contribute to our ambitious transformation plans.

Position: Internship
Duration: 12 months
Start date (tentative): January, 2026
Location: Hybrid in Amadora, Portugal

 

Key Skills
ProcurementSourcingSupplier ScoutingEvaluationNegotiationOnboardingRelationship ManagementCost OptimizationPolicy Enforcement
Categories
TechnologyLogisticsConsulting