Strategic Sourcing Manager (455402)

Our Exciting Opportunity
Production Services group is part of the Global PST (Production and Test Services) managing the spend for manufacturing services in Ericsson. Under the category we have a global spend of about 200Bn SEK. To strengthen Ericsson’s competitive position by maximizing supplier value, proactively managing business risks and contributing to the creation of value for the Customer, we are now hiring a Strategic Sourcing Manager to join the team!
The role involves managing the category by product globally including evaluating, qualifying and selecting suppliers. This involves working closely with the category manager, supplier relation manager on all commercial activities with the suppliers
You will
Develope strong and positive relationship with Manufacturing services (EMS) as well as internal stakeholder
Develope and manage quarterly pricing negotiation to meet savings target and implement pricing timely
Involve in New Product Introduction (NPI) and Transfer Product Introduction (TPI) to make sure commercial readiness
Manage, review and improve Supplier Performance and operational activities with suppliers, which includes:
a. Product Cost improvement (PCI) plan execution
b. Quarterly Business Review
c. 1st level escalation points for supply team in case of any issues
d. Any Operational activities related to the platform/project managed
Be involved in other activities, such as projects related to production services, like benchmarking activities

To be successful in the role you must have
4-5 years of working experience in managing EMS
Good analytical skills are required. Ability to analyse and interpret spend data and requirements
Experience and skills in forming short- and longer-term strategies
Technical knowledge on manufacturing process
Good negotiation skills
Good presentation skills
Ability to work independently with good working attitude

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: Stockholm, Sweden, or Buharest, Romania, or Beijing, Shanghai, China
If you have any specific questions about this role, please contact recruiter Marco Crosilla, marco.crosilla@ericsson
Hiring Manager: Head of Production and Test Services
The selection and interview process are ongoing. Therefore, send in your application 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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Primary country and city: Sweden (SE) || || Stockholm || R&D
Req ID: 455402