Ericsson (Telefonaktiebolaget L. M. Ericsson) is a Swedish multinational provider of communications technology and services. The offering comprises services, software and infrastructure within Information and Communications Technology (ICT) for telecom operators and other industries, including telecommunications and IP networking equipment, mobile and fixed broadband, operations and business support solutions, cable TV, IPTV, video systems, and an extensive services operation. Ericsson has a market share of 35% (in 2012) in the 2G/3G/4G mobile network infrastructure market.[3]
Ericsson is a strong holder of essential patents in the wireless industry and have approximately 35,000 granted patents in 2012. Ericsson complies with terms that are fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory (FRAND) for its patent licensing programs and is a net receiver of licensing royalties.
Founded in 1876 by Lars Magnus Ericsson,[4] the company is today headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. The company employs more than 110,000 and work with customers in more than 180 countries, including the US, China, India, Brazil, Japan, South Africa, Australia, Germany, Italy, the UK, and Sweden.About this opportunity:
We are now looking for a Strategic Sourcing Manager to strengthen Ericsson’s driven edge by enhancing supplier value, proactively handling business risks, and contributing to the creation of value for the Customer.
The SSM is accountable for evaluating, qualifying, and selecting suppliers for the external purchase and licensing of all products and services: to be delivered to Customers as part of or as an Ericsson product or service for internal use within Ericsson. The SSM or the Supplier Relationship Manager is responsible for all commercial relationships with suppliers
What you will do:
Drive, prepare & implement the RFx process.
Evaluate & select suppliers.
Drive preparation, execution & finalization of negotiations with suppliers. Award business to supplies
Ensure implementation of supplier agreements
Develop the long-term business for the specific product/service.
Category plan development and execution for countries under his or her purview
The skills you bring:
Qualified professional with at least 8 years of sourcing /procurement experience in the field of telecom and networks services (Telecom installation services, managed services, telecom civil works, network design and optimization).
Education: bachelor’s degree required, preferably in business, engineering, finance, legal, or management
Fluency in English is a must
Sourcing Practice, Process & Strategy Knowledge
Change & Improvement Management Skills
Commercial Acumen & Skills
Financial Acumen & Skills
Local Laws & Regulations Knowledge
Behavioral Competences and Core Competencies
Behavioral Competences:
Deciding & initiating action
Persuading & influencing and Analyzing
Delivery results & meeting customer expectations
Ambitious & commercial thinking
Crafting & innovating
Change & Improvement Management Skills
Commercial Acumen
Facilitate diversity & awareness.
Financial acumen & skills
Local laws & regulations knowledge
Negotiation & argumentation skills
Team working skills
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