Procurement and Contract Manager

ABOUT TELE2
At Tele2 we have a vision to enable a society of unlimited possibilities. We strive for circular economy, innovation, diversity and to protect children online. We now look for a Procurement and Contract Manager to the Strategic Sourcing Network team.
We are proud that our company is built on the courage and strength to challenge everything that others take for granted. We are driven by an absolute belief that things can always be done better by acting fearlessly and challenging how things can and should be done. We take great pride in our role of delivering customer value by being Reliable, Insight Driven and Collaborative – it is called the Tele2 Way. We focus on simplicity in every task we undertake, aim to creating unlimited possibilities beyond expectations.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The vision for procurement at Tele2 is “Value driven procurement excellence”. This in essence states that we have the mindset and ambition to become the best in procurement – across all spend categories, and across all procurement aspects – with a pragmatic balance.
The Procurement department manages and optimizes Tele2’s suppliers, in order to realize savings and minimize supplier related risks, and also to enable other parts of the organization to reach their respective objectives.
As a Procurement and Contract Manager at Tele2 you will execute strategic sourcing projects, perform supplier relationship management, identify, and execute saving opportunities and integrate with internal stakeholders. You will enjoy working with us if you enjoy supporting and inspiring others on top of developing your strategic and technical skills.
Responsibilities include
Develop and implement Category strategies for certain telecom network categories
Develop and execute the sourcing strategies within telecom network categories with focus on hardware, software, licenses, cloud solutions, services and outsourcing for mobile and fixed telecom networks
Identify and execute saving opportunities in cooperation with internal stakeholders
Actively collaborate with business stakeholders and executives within the organization in supporting their business goals
Execute complex sourcing projects and manage the strategic sourcing processes from idea to sourcing discussion
Perform supplier relationship management, managing contracts and carry out negotiations
Contribute to Tele2's transformation journey and the continues improvement of procurement processes, tools and systems



WHAT WE LOOK FOR
To be successful in the role we believe that you have:
Extended work experience with at least a couple of years focusing on telecom networks or IT
Experience of working with various types of agreements and price models within cloud, license, hardware, services and outsourcing
Experience of managing sourcing projects
A positive personality with a structured way of working and thrives in building relationships
Speak and write Swedish and English fluently
Strong analytical and commercial sense
Relevant higher degree from university or similar



ARE WE A MATCH?
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The position is located in our headquarter in Kista, Stockholm. You are welcome to submit your application! Selection and interviews are conducted continuously.
As a step in the recruitment process, Tele2 performs a background check on final candidates.