Business Owner - Purchase to Pay applications (647743)

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 Business Information System Owner (BISO) for Purchase to Pay (P2P) in general. This role is accountable for securing short and long-term requirements for IT service delivery to enable business and performance efficiency related to all procurement within the company (indirect/internal -use and/or direct/end-customer).

The digital journey is a key strategic objective and the BISO plays an instrumental role in the systems and tools landscape on a global level. You will evolve this landscape to enable simplified, consolidated, compliant and automated processes and infrastructure.

You will need to recognize emerging trends, problems and business needs and provide the best solutions by designing, developing and securing deployment of strategies and tools. You will collaborate with business partners to identify short-term and long-term expectations, develop a system roadmap and execute it enabling business value realization. Your goal will include securing outstanding performance of the tool, driving continuous improvement whilst providing expert advice towards key business users.

This role will report to the Head of P2P Systems and Tools and can be based anywhere; however the preferable location is close to the Ericsson Group HQ in Stockholm.

Are you up for driving improvements and simplifications? Take the challenge and join our team!

What you will do
Act as the main interface between IT and their stakeholders for business requirements
Global deployment of P2P tools (e.g. SAP ARIBA, SAP Fieldglass, etc.)
Define and drive sourcing IT roadmap and prioritize IT development/investments
Drive automation and best practice insight
Translate business demands into system requirements and follow up on business-value realization
Represent the area of responsibility in given cross-system/functional/ organizational fora.
Train and ensure user manuals and training material are available for business deployment of new applications or enhanced system functionality
Be a subject matter expert within relevant programs and projects
Secure that the ISMS baseline requirements are fulfilled for the relevant applications (Information Security Management System)
Make sure IT environment supports the process and user base (including user perception) and take actions through the relevant channel


You will bring
Proven experience working with P2P Systems and Tools
Solid IT knowledge (IT processes, tools and infrastructure)
Good understanding of sourcing business processes and tools
Excellent leadership capability
Outstanding interpersonal, communication skills and ability to build networks
Cross-process knowledge within supply, finance and sourcing
Competence to influence across organizations, effectively leading change, originating ideas, gaining commitment
Capability to deliver results and meet customer expectations
A University degree (MSc or BSc) or equivalent
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@ercisson.com
Please send in your application in English as soon as possible since the process is ongoing.

We welcome the opportunity to meet you!
Kindly note that we cannot process applications sent via email.

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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?
Visit https://www.ericsson.com/en/careers/hiring-process to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.

Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we nurture it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team.
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Primary country and city: Sweden (SE) || Sweden : Stockholm : Stockholm
Req ID: 647743