Strategic Sourcing Manager External Workforce

About this opportunity

External Workforce Sourcing is Group Sourcing’s unit leading the strategy definition and execution of Ericsson’s R&D and Temporary External Workforce categories globally. We strengthen Ericsson’s competitive position by maximizing supplier value, proactively managing business risks & contributing to the creation of customer value.

We are currently looking for a Strategic Sourcing Manager (SSM) to join our team. The SSM is accountable for evaluating, qualifying & selecting suppliers of (primarily) R&D External Workforce including contingent workers and statement of work based consultants, teams and assignments. The work includes strategic handling of our existing supplier base, consisting of world leading international companies, the selective introduction of new suppliers as well as cross-functional cooperations. The SSM will also contribute actively to our digitalization journey, managing workforce across multiple platforms and channels, creating total workforce visibility and helping secure the best talent in the evolving ER&D landscape and gig-economy.
The SSM will join a diverse team of highly qualified sourcing professionals based in Sweden and China, report to the Head of External Workforce Projects & RFPs, with its primary interfaces in Business Areas, Group Sourcing, Group Function Legal Affairs & Compliance. If you are a results driven professional, this position offers you a unique and challenging opportunity.

The SSM will be based in Stockholm.

Responsibilities & Tasks

Lead, prepare & execute the RFx process as well as special projects e.g. outsourcings
Evaluate & select suppliers
Drive preparation, execution & finalization of negotiations with suppliers
Award business to suppliers
Implement supplier agreements
Develop the long term business


Position Qualifications & Experience Requirements

University degree in Business, Engineering, Law or Finance
Min 3-5 years of relevant experience
Ability to shape strategies, to translate them into tactical deliverables and to drive detailed execution
Ability to drive objective decision making, influence, collaborate and partner across functions and all levels in a cross-functional organization, as well as with external stakeholders
Excellent English language
Sourcing experience is preferred
Proficiency in relevant digital tools e.g. SAP Fieldglass and related analytics is preferred
Understanding of the External Workforce market is an asset


Behavioral Competences

Pro-active individual with strong communication, negotiation, creativity, problem solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to work in a dynamic and challenging environment
Demonstrate excellent program execution skills with proven negotiation experience and influencing skills
Be empowered to take responsibility and accountability. Have a strong focus for achieving results and operational excellence
Ability to communicate effectively at a strategic level, as well as possess the ability to share knowledge
Be innovative and possess a holistic view
Capable of working independently and have the ability to work under pressure


Core Skills

Change & improvement management
Formulating strategies and concepts
Curiosity and hunger to learn
Commercial acumen
Communication
Facilitate diversity & awareness
Financial acumen
Local laws & regulations
Negotiation & argumentation
Team working
Business understanding
Leadership through cross functional networks
Negotiation & argumentation
Leadership
Sourcing practice, process & strategy
Analytical


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.

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Application

Please send in your application in English as soon as possible since the process is ongoing.

We look forward to receiving your application in English. Please note we cannot accept applications via email.
For specific questions please contact Senior Recruiter Katarzyna Matuła at katarzyna.matula@ericsson.com

We welcome the opportunity to meet you!
Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we nurture it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team.

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Primary country and city: Sweden (SE) || Sweden : Stockholm : Stockholm
Job details: Strategic Sourcing Manager
Primary Recruiter: Katarzyna Matula