Procurement
Procurement at Nokian Tyres
Nokian Tyres wants to be a trusted partner and a sustainability benchmark in the industry, by creating added value for people, the economy, and the environment. This can only be achieved by having a network of responsible suppliers, supporting us on this journey.
The Procurement function’s role is to ensure that suppliers comply with the Nokian Tyres Supplier Code of Conduct and the applicable laws and regulations, and that goods and services delivered to Nokian Tyres are customer demand driven. Engaged employees, global way of working and harmonized processes are the foundation for continuous improvements throughout the value chain.
Global procurement does sourcing, handles new supplier approvals, negotiates global supply agreements, conducts supplier lifecycle management, including performance measurement and audits.
Nokian Tyres local site purchasing are located with the production facilities:
- Nokia, Finland
- Dayton, US
Local site purchasing departments place purchase orders based on global contracts and handles order-delivery process.
For suppliers
The Nokian Tyres view of suppliers
The Nokian Tyres view of suppliers
Nokian Tyres is to treat its suppliers fairly and with the aim that Nokian Tyres is always viewed as a serious and good customer.
The choice of a supplier is always to be based on the supplier´s ability to meet Nokian Tyres requirements regarding sustainability, quality, delivery reliability and total cost. Suppliers must comply with the Nokian Tyres Supplier Code of Conduct, mutual agreements and the applicable laws and regulations.
Nokian Tyres aims at long-term relationships with its suppliers, at the same time continuously looking for new and more competitive sources of supply. The suppliers are an important source of value and innovation to Nokian Tyres and we therefore expect our suppliers to be proactive in continuous improvements.
Our Supplier Code of Conduct defines the basic principles that every supplier must comply with when conducting business with Nokian Tyres.
How to become a supplier
How to become a supplier
Registration process collects information for supplier company identification, contacts, management system certifications and approval of Nokian Tyres supplier code of conduct.
Evaluation and selection covers due diligence, including supplier risk assessment and know your counterparty check. Among others, covers topics of human and labor rights issues, environmental topics, CO2 emissions and ethical business practices.
Global procurement function handles sourcing and contracting to support Nokian Tyers strategic objectives. These activities are based on supplier and category needs and justified by procurement policy and on supplier and category risk analysis.
Order management and invoicing ensures effective daily business by enabling effective purchase and invoice documents flow between Nokian Tyres and the supplier.
The registration process is initiated by submitting a registration request.
EHS Nokia
EHS Nokia
Occupational health and safety (OHS) guidelines for suppliers
Työturvallisuusohjeet toimittajille
Training material for Nokia:
EHS Dayton
EHS Dayton
Occupational health and safety (OHS) guidelines for suppliers
Training materials for Dayton:
EHS Oradea
EHS Oradea
Occupational health and safety (OHS) guidelines for suppliers
Orientări privind sănătatea și securitatea în muncă pentru furnizori
Training material for Oradea:
No PO – No Pay policy
Nokian Tyres has implemented No PO – No Pay policy in Finland, by which suppliers are required to provide a Purchase Order (PO) number on the invoice for Nokian Tyres to accept and process the invoice. As most Nokian Tyres transactions require a Purchase Order, please ensure that you always request a Purchase Order document from Nokian Tyres procurement before commencing any work or sending any goods. The PO reference needs to be clearly indicated on the invoice.
No PO No Pay is in effect from January 31, 2026 onwards for invoices to Nokian Tyres Plc, Nokian Heavy Tyres Ltd and NT Tyre Machinery Oy in most purchasing categories.
Exceptions, where PO reference is not mandatory:
- Energy and water
- Government authorities, banking, insurance
- Leased workers, recruitment and medical services
- Phone bills
- Transportation, warehousing, courier and mail
- Waste management
The policy will be extended to other Nokian Tyres companies and countries during 2026, and it is a good practice to start providing the Purchase Order reference already now.
Invoicing
Information on invoicing Nokian Tyres companies