Strategic Sourcing Manager (733866)

About this opportunity
Category Group Site Interconnect are now looking for a Strategic Sourcing Manager (SSM), to strengthen Ericsson’s driven position by improving supplier value, proactively managing business risks and contributing to the creation of value for the Customer.

Purpose of the job:
Drive short and long-term profitable business for Ericsson through proactive supplier and partner business development, based on Customer, Stakeholder, and business needs.
Accountable for qualifying and negotiating suppliers / partners agreements for all external purchase and licensing of Site Interconnect products.
Accountable for managing supplier / partner relationships, actively driving business contribution, performance and managing risks as responsible for the commercial agreements.


What you will do
You’ll interact and empower your stakeholders, peers and colleagues, finding new service models and drive continuous improvement.
You get to work with an outstanding local and global team, while interacting closely with stakeholders and suppliers.
Have the ability to influence and drive exciting, challenging global programs and projects.
Remove barriers and address sophisticated situations with regards to our supply chain.
You will handle the E2E Sourcing process and suppliers’ contracts.
You will drive compliance activities and implement business with high integrity.
Be responsible as Supplier Relationship Manager and the SPOC for the commercial relationship with our suppliers.
Ensure close collaboration with the CU/MA for excellent support and deep understanding of market requirements and drivers.
Secure a Supplier base that supports Ericsson’s current and future need.
Ensure implementation of Category work.


Potential Job Role Performance Metrics
Cost reduction
Contractual payment days
Supplier Management, Contract Compliance
Stakeholder satisfaction
Fulfillment of Responsible Sourcing Programs E.g., Audit Programs or Environmental Programs, Process Compliance.


Tools & Resources
Sourcing Contract Lifecycle Management (SCLM)
Strategic Sourcing Suite (SSS)
Eridoc
Docusign
Tableau
SAP MDG
Responsible Sourcing Tool (RST)


You will bring
Academic Degree or equivalent qualification.
Sourcing experience.
Products experience.
Contract management experience.
Commercial competence and skills.
Ability to solve problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
The understanding of team strategies and objectives.
The motivation to learn and constantly improve processes.
Speak up approach.


Desired Skills and Behavioral Competences
Negotiations skills
Driving efficiency
Analyzing & critical thinking
Deciding & initiating action
Delivering results
Commercial thinking
Persuading & influencing
Collaboration skills
Change management skills


Contact Person

Please reach out to the recruiter- Vineet Mohan Saxena (vineet.mohan.saxena@ericsson.com)
Why join Ericsson!
At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and inspiration 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.

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Primary country and city: Sweden (SE) || Sweden : Stockholm : Stockholm
Req ID: 733866