Ericsson Global Sourcing Graduate Program 2023 (705243)

About Ericsson
As a 145-year-old tech firm that created the mobile world, with more than 54,000 patents to our name, we’ve made it our business to make a mark. Ericsson is one of the leading providers of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to service providers. We enable the full value of connectivity by creating innovative technology and services that are easy to use, adopt, and scale, making our customers successful in a fully connected world.

With 100,000 employees across 180+ countries, we have a culture that respects and supports your ambitions in alignment with our values of Respect, Professionalism, Perseverance, and Integrity. Ericsson focuses on learning and development, supports mobility, and has flexible working hours. We are also committed to diversity, equality, and being a responsible and relevant driver of positive change. We also offer exciting benefits, amazing career development, and training programs to provide an empowered career in a connected world.

When joining Ericsson, you are empowered to learn, lead and perform at your best, shaping the future of technology. This is where you're welcomed as your unique self and celebrated for the skills, talent, and perspective you bring to the team. Are you in?

Come, and be where it begins.

About this opportunity
As the Sourcing Team, we look after 130 billion SEK external spending working with suppliers worldwide. That means we influence around 62% of Ericsson’s net sales value by searching for the best and negotiating favorable deals. We are one big team of around 1,000 people in more than 60 countries working with more than 20,000 suppliers. Our job is exciting because we work with an end-to-end business approach, gaining insight and understanding from R&D to Service Delivery.

We are looking for recent graduates to join our Global Sourcing Graduate Program. Our program aims to prepare the path for dedicated, passionate Sourcing professionals toward future leadership roles in our organization.

The successful candidates will be provided with a comprehensive training and development program lasting 18-24 months, including classroom training, on-the-job training, different assignments, and job rotations (one of them abroad) within the Sourcing organization worldwide. At the end of your job rotations, you will start working in a Sourcing role aligned with your interest, skills, and business needs.

What you will do
Get the chance to do 3 rotations where you will gain experience in different specialties within Sourcing and learn about different spend categories. The last rotation will be an international assignment.
Get the chance to experience and learn about different jobs within Sourcing to help you decide where your passion lies for the future.
Get an experienced Mentor to support you during your learning experience. Your mentor will ensure you receive the support and training you will need to succeed during your 3 rotations and move into your first exciting role within Sourcing at the end of the program.
Participate in exciting training programs to help prepare you and a peer group of graduates for your future role.
Participate in a global organization, working with colleagues from different cultures and backgrounds. You will learn to understand customer and stakeholder needs and develop & drive end-to-end Sourcing solutions.


You will bring
A Master’s degree from a reputable university. A related degree in supply chain management or procurement is a plus;
Fresh graduate or less than 3 years of working experience;
Fluency in English;
Dedicated & results oriented with a continuous change & improvement approach;
Curious and passionate about continuous learning;
Great communication and presenting skills;
Adamant about teamwork & collaboration;
Hands-on & solution oriented;
Analytical & Problem solving skills;
Interest in and understanding business trends and customer needs.


Application
As the selection process and interviews are ongoing, we encourage you to send your application in English as soon as possible. Please attach your GPA and/or your full transcripts to your CV. Placement in Stockholm, Sweden. If you have any questions, please contact Recruiter Sofia Kolbovich at sofia.kolbovich@ericsson.com. 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 creativity 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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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.
Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, learn more.
Primary country and city: Sweden (SE) || Sweden : Stockholm : Stockholm
Req ID: 705243