Vendor Management (458772)

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Job Summary:
We are now looking for an Vendor/ASP Manager, are you interested? As Vendor/ASP Manager, you will assure best value at procurement of (A)SP services in accordance to related scope. You will have all needed information on supplier base in rollout and field maintenance operations and will act on supplier performance issues. You will secure the correct contractual prices per agreed scope with the customer and ensure OHS competence and statutory compliance of supplier as well as drive the Statement of Work (SoW) and Price models. You will be a part of supplier evaluation, selection, and important metric requirements. You will build and drive (A)SP forecasting and (A)SP Operational Governance Framework. In this position you will report to Head of Networks Managed Services Delivery in Sweden, Finland and Baltics.
Responsibilities:
You will liaison with the team to organize and coordinate work activities
Develop and maintain sourcing activities
You will participate in tender negotiation and delivery
Coach and drive the onboarding of (A)SPs
Plan and maintain quality assurance performance in OHS (Occupational Health and Safety)
You will be responsible for managing and controlling (A)SP quality and budget
Apply service delivery process and models.

Key Qualifications:
Education: University Graduate
Min years of experience: 5 years
Excellent financial acumen and experience
Experience of service delivery processes, models, and strategy
You possess OHS knowledge and skills
Support with building and formulating strategies and concepts

Additional Requirements:
Knowledge of industry is required
Knowledge of local market is a plus

What's in it for you?
Here at Ericsson, our culture is built on over a century of fearless 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.
To prepare yourself for next steps, please explore here: https://www.ericsson.com/en/careers/job-opportunities/hiring-process
Please send in you application in English as soon as possible, since the process is ongoing.
Recruiter: anu.hirvikallio@ericsson.com