Strategic Sourcing Manager

About this opportunity:

At Ericsson, we are seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager to champion our supplier and partner business development. Your job will be a perfect blend of formulating smart strategies based on customer-partner-business needs, and the exciting execution of those strategies through the successful negotiation of supplier/partner agreements. This includes managing relationships and striking a balance between business contribution, performance, and risk. Be prepared to be on the forefront of managing commercial agreements, licensing of products and services, and external purchases.

What you will do:

• Develop and implement the Source to Agreement process.
• Analyze business requirements (scope), and plan and execute RFx process.
• Conduct thorough supplier evaluation and selection.
• Lead tough negotiation rounds to achieve the best terms.
• Implement and manage supplier agreements, and facilitate a seamless handover to P2P.
• Adhere to and ensure strict compliance with Sourcing Group steering documentation, processes, and tools.

The skills you bring:

• Business Understanding.
• Supplier Engagement.
• Strategic Sourcing.
• Sourcing Execution.
• Sourcing Process and Strategy.
• Negotiation.
• Procurement Management.
• Communication.
• Financial Acumen.
• Sourcing Compliance.
• Ericsson Portfolio.
• Stakeholder Management.
• Supplier Management.
• Experience Required: 2-5 years