Strategic Sourcing Manager(674875)

About this opportunity
Ericsson’s business environment is changing and so are the supplier landscapes and the way we purchase products, services and solutions.
The ambition for Ericsson Sourcing is to become a world class sourcing organization!
We are now looking for a Strategic Sourcing Manager (SSM) to strengthen Ericsson’s competitive position by maximizing supplier value, proactively managing business risks and contributing to the creation of value for the Customer!
On this role you will be accountable for evaluating, qualifying and selecting suppliers for the external purchase of all products and services to be delivered to Customers as part of or as an Ericsson offering and for internal use within Ericsson. You will lead key negotiations and support category execution projects, category strategy and programs.
The position will be based in Kista, Sweden reporting to the Head of Category Group IT Consultancy & System Integration.
What you will do
Lead, prepare and execute the RFx process
Evaluate and select suppliers
Conduct supplier negotiation
Ensure supplier agreement implementation
Contribute to the long term business and sourcing strategy
Manage relations with key suppliers
Supervise and mitigate supplier risks
Monitor and drive supplier performance
Perform business intelligence


You will bring
A University degree (MSc or BSc) or equivalent
Proven project management experience
Sourcing knowledge and/or experience will be an advantage
Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to build excellent relations
Excellent communication skills
Demonstrated analytical capabilities
Solid knowledge of the tools like PowerPoint, Tableau, Excel, etc.
Strong negotiation skills and very good market insight
Ability to influence internal and external partners and drive objective decision making
Proficiency in English, both written and spoken


Application
The selection and interview process is ongoing, so send your application in English as soon as it is ready. If you have specific questions you are welcome to email recruiter Karolina Grad at karolina.grad@ericsson.com
We welcome the opportunity to meet you!
Kindly note that we cannot process applications sent via email.
Why join Ericsson?
At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build never seen before solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
What happens once you apply?
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Primary country and city: Sweden (SE) || Sweden : Stockholm : Stockholm
Req ID: 674875