Patent / Invoice Administrator (466322)

As the tech firm behind 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!

We are now looking for a Patent Administrator and an Invoice Administrator to support the Patent Organization. You will ensure that the administrative part of Patent Portfolio Management, i.e. handling of communication and invoices related to management of patent cases. You will among other collaborate with Patent Professionals, Inventors, Patent Unit Managers and Outside Counsels/Law firms.

Admin responsibilities:
Incoming mail: Sort, scan and upload to patent archive for all external mails, distribute all internal mails to respective AS’s postbox.
Outgoing mail: Sort and send all outgoing mails as registered letters on every Friday.
Invention disclosure registration (IvD) and validation
Managing Communications to European Patent Office (EPO) mailbox
Downloading EPO communications daily and upload work log
Other general tasks


Invoice handling responsibilities:
Verifying that invoice data has been input accurately by accounts payable
Confirming that supplier invoices comply with our contractual budgets and approve invoices
Watching out for poor invoicing behavior (double billing, non-requested services)
Answering general billing questions that suppliers have
Connecting with accounts payable (A/P) on a regular basis to make sure the invoice handling is smooth
Supporting and participate in other related projects


Qualifications:
Experience from a similar position
Microsoft Office 365 knowledge
Proficiency in English
Patent Process Knowledge
Knowledge Sharing & Collaboration Skills
Coaching & Mentoring Skills
Project Management Skills


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
Location for this role: Kista, Sweden
Recruiter: Anna Magnusson (anna.magnusson@ericsson.com)
This position reports to: Director Technology and Operational Support

Selection is ongoing please apply as soon as possible
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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.
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