Head of Source to Agreement Process, Systems and Tools (436902)

As the tech firm that created the mobile world, and with more than 54,000 patents to our name, we’ve made it our business to make a mark. When joining our team at Ericsson you are empowered to learn, lead and perform at your best, shaping the future of technology. This is a place where you're welcomed as your own perfectly unique self, and celebrated for the skills, talent, and perspective you bring to the team. Are you in?
Come, and be where it begins.
Our Exciting Opportunity
Ericsson’s business environment is changing and so are the supplier landscapes and the way we purchase products, services and solutions.
Now we are looking for an experienced Sourcing Professional that will help Ericsson on our journey while we change our sourcing organization. Our aim is to become the best and the most competitive company in the ICT Industry! Sound appealing to you?
This part of organization will drive efficiency and quality in the strategic sourcing process as well as execution of its digital roadmap!
You will report to Head of Source to Agreement and Operations and be part of the unit leadership team. You will manage a unit consisting of process managers and tool and system owners passionate about simplifying the sourcing process and tool ecosystem while maintaining effectiveness and compliance.
You will
• Establish the strategic sourcing roadmap in collaboration with categories and Market Areas to ensure successful execution of the sourcing process
• Develop all strategic sourcing components; source to agreement, supplier- and category management and ownership of strategic sourcing tool landscape
• Drive improvements of strategic sourcing process
• Manage simplification, standardization, automation and compliance
• Own and develop the sourcing methods toolbox structure (chessboard, bid calendar etc.) as well as sourcing master data
• Ensure compliance control including SOX, Security, and Access rights are incorporated into the process and tools
• Define KPI's while monitoring capabilities for process and tool adherence
To be successful in the role you must have
• A University degree (MSc or BSc) or equivalent
• Demonstrated leadership capability
• Minimum 5 years of sourcing experience or equivalent (ideally including implementation of an eSourcing suite)
• Sourcing practice, process and strategy knowledge
• Experience in leading diverse teams globally
• Ability to influence internal and external partners and drive objective decision making
• Outstanding interpersonal, communication skills and ability to build networks
• 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
Location: Kista, Sweden or any other European country
We welcome the opportunity to meet you!
Kindly note that we cannot process applications sent via email.
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What´s in it for you?
Here at Ericsson, our culture is built on over a century of courageous decisions. With us, you will no longer be dreaming of what the future holds – you will be redefining it. You won’t develop for the status quo, but will build what replaces it. Joining us is a way to move your career in any direction you want; with hundreds of career opportunities in locations all over the world, in a place where co-creation and collaboration are embedded into the walls. You will find yourself in a speak-up environment where empathy and humanness serve as cornerstones for how we work, and where work-life balance is a priority. Welcome to an inclusive, global company where your opportunity to make an impact is endless.
What happens once you apply?
To prepare yourself for next steps, please explore here: https://www.ericsson.com/en/careers/job-opportunities/hiring-process
Do you believe that an organization fostering an environment of cooperation and collaboration to execute with speed creates better business value? Do you value a culture of humanness, where fact based decisions are important and our people are encouraged to speak up? Do you believe that diverse, inclusive teams drive performance and innovation? At Ericsson, we do.
We provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, religion, political opinion, nationality, ethnic background, social origin, social status, indigenous status, disability, age, union membership or employee representation and any other characteristic protected by local law or Ericsson’s Code of Business Ethics.
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