Strategic Sourcing Manager

Unit overview

HW and platforms sourcing is responsible for sourcing of HW and platforms. (e.g. servers, storage, routers, switches set top boxes) for BUSS, BUGS and ITTE. The unit is also globally responsible for category management as well as the supplier management of some major suppliers, e.g. Oracle, Dell etc.

Job Summary

Through efficient sourcing of products, services and solutions, the Strategic Sourcing Manager shall strengthen Ericsson?s competitive position by maximizing supplier value, proactively managing business risks and contributing to the creation of value for the Customer. The Strategic Sourcing Manager is accountable for evaluating, qualifying and selecting suppliers for the external purchase and licensing of all products and 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 and execute the Rfx process
- Evaluate and select suppliers
- Drive preparation, execution and finalization of negotiations with suppliers. Award business to suppliers
- Ensure implementation of supplier agreements
- Develop the long term business for the specific product / service
- Drive supplier relationship management for selected suppliers.

Position Qualification

Core Competences

- Change & Improvement Management Skills
- Commercial Acumen & Skills
- Communication Skills
- Facilitate diversity and awareness
- Financial acumen and skills
- Laws and regulations knowledge
- Negotiation and argumentation skills
- Team working skills
- Knowledge of IT solutions

Behavioral Competences

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

Minimum Qualififcation & Experience Requirements

- At least 5 year of relevant experience
- A first academic degree or equivalent qualification
- Experience from sales, product management, internal IT, customer support and/or work in regions is very valuable.

Preferred Qualification & Experience Requirements

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


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