Category Manager HW components, Network Products HW Sourcing (711464)

About this opportunity
Network Products HW Sourcing within Group Sourcing (BNEW) is responsible for sourcing of all HW components and solutions to the Ericsson Radio System.

What you will do
We are now looking for a HW Category Manager within Network Products HW Sourcing. If you want to contribute to the 5G evolution of Ericsson Radio System and be part of one of the most thrilling and demanding businesses within Ericsson - this is the job for you. We are responsible to manage and secure a world class HW supplier base enabling our Microwave, Radio, Baseband, Indoor and Router product solutions for 5G.

As category manager you will have the following tasks and responsibilities:
Strategically evolve the HW sourcing unit by actively participating in the HW Sourcing global leadership team and report to the Head of Network Products HW sourcing
Together with the Head of Category management challenge, manage and evolve our HW categories and suppliers to meet the future needs of Ericsson Radio System
Enable a close collaboration with Product Management, R&D and Supply to maximize the sourcing contribution to the overall business results
Ensure an effective HW category management with procurement boards, aligned subcategory strategies to include commercial conditions and strategies and tools for aggressive price, balanced risk exposure and efficient supply setup of HW components and HW solutions to our Ericsson Radio System
Work closely with the Head of Category manager person and be part of a virtual network of approximately 6 category group leads located in Sweden and China
Engage and strengthen supplier negotiation teams when required
Chair and participate in steering groups or government forums within sourcing or with external suppliers and/ or stakeholders


You will bring
You enjoy and are confident in driving business evolvement by working with teams and personal networks across multiple sites and disciplines. You are analytical, structural and result oriented. You are expected to find creative solutions when lacking information and act outside your formal area of responsibility when needed.

Several years of experience from working with sourcing operations and proven commercial results
Business and customer focused with emphasis on seeing the big picture and making decisions
Strong leadership and change management skills leading to cross-functional operational excellence (Cross PL, Sourcing, R&D, supply)
Analytical and finding solutions or problem statements based upon data and as such competent in working with IT and sourcing tools (Sourcing workbench, Strategic Sourcing Suite)
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Experience and/or extensive knowledge of ways of working in/with R&D and Supply


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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Location for this role: Stockholm, Sweden or other location close to R&D design or sourcing centers.

Selection is ongoing please apply as soon as possible.
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