28121 - Strategic Sourcing Manager

Job Summary

Through efficient sourcing of products, services & solutions, the Strategic Sourcing Manager shall strengthen Ericsson?s competitive position by maximizing supplier value, proactively managing business risks & contributing to the creation of value for the Customer.

The Strategic Sourcing Manager is accountable for evaluating, qualifying & selecting suppliers for the external purchase & licensing of all products & services either to be delivered to Customers as part of or as an Ericsson delivery or for internal use within Ericsson.

The Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for all commercial relationship with suppliers.

Responsibilities & Tasks

- Drive, prepare & execute the Rfx process
- Evaluate & select suppliers
- Drive preparation, execution & finalization of negotiations with suppliers. Award business to suppliers
- Ensure implementation of supplier agreements
- Develop the long term business for the specific product / service

Position Qualifications

Behavioral Competences:

- Deciding & initiating action
- Persuading & influencing
- Analyzing
- Delivery results & meeting customer expectations
- Entrepreneurial & commercial thinking
- Creating & innovating

Core Competences:

- Change & Improvement Management Skills
- Commercial Acumen Skills
- Communication Skills
- Facilitate diversity & awareness
- Financial acumen & skills
- Local laws & regulations knowledge
- Negotiation & argumentation skills
- Team working skills

Minimum Qualifications & Experience Requirements:

- At least 1 year of relevant experience
- A first academic degree or equivalent qualification

Preferred Qualifications & Experience Requirements:

- Business understanding
- Leadership through cross functional networks
- Local laws & Regulation knowledge
- Negotiation & argumentation skills
- Proven leadership behaviors
- Sourcing practice, process & strategy knowledge


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