Head of Sourcing Business Partner Global,Network Products HW Sourcing711470

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 Manager to the Sourcing Business Partner unit 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 the manager of the Sourcing Business Partner HW R&D unit you will have the following tasks and responsibilities:
Strategically evolve the unit by actively participating in the HW sourcing global leadership team
Enable a close collaboration and sourcing process alignment with R&D, Supply and Product Management to maximize the overall business results in our product development projects
Secure transparent reporting of Product cost evolvement, the usage of approved components (STAKO) including multisource and geo resilience during product development projects as well as securing that all components in our new designs are registered in our IT system prior to supply introduction
Contribute and drive internal efficiency and cost effectiveness by developing new or aligning existing ways of working across our sourcing sites in Sweden and China and cross the HW R&D sites in Sweden, China and Canada
Lead an organization of approximately 10 direct reports located in Sweden and host virtual team meetings with Sourcing Business partners in Sweden and Canada
Set the strategic team direction and develop the unit by fostering a motivating, customer oriented, and challenging work environment


You will bring
You enjoy and are confident in driving organizations 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 operational excellence
Teambuilding, coaching and cooperation skills. Experience from leading virtual teams is meriting
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Experience and/or extensive knowledge of ways of working in 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

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Primary country and city: Sweden (SE) || Sweden : Stockholm : Stockholm
Req ID: 711470