Strategic Sourcing Manager At Ericsson

Ericsson is a world-leading provider of telecommunications equipment and services to mobile and fixed network operators. Over 1,000 networks in more than 180 countries use Ericsson equipment, and more than 40 percent of the world's mobile traffic passes through Ericsson networks. Using innovation to empower people, business and society, we are working towards the Networked Society, in which everything that can benefit from a connection will have one. At Ericsson, we apply our innovation to market-based solutions that empower people and society to help shape a more sustainable world.



We are truly a global company, working across borders in 175 countries, offering a diverse, performance-driven culture and an innovative and engaging environment where employees enhance their potential every day. Our employees live our vision, core values and guiding principles. They share a passion to win and a high responsiveness to customer needs that in turn makes us a desirable partner to our clients. To ensure professional growth, Ericsson offers a stimulating work experience, continuous learning and growth opportunities that allow you to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to reach your career goals.





Job Summary



Efficient sourcing of products, services and solutions by maximizing supplier value, proactively managing business risks and contributing to the creation of value for the Customer. The Strategic Sourcing Manager is accountable for evaluating, qualifying and selecting suppliers for the external purchase and licensing of all products and services either to be delivered to Customers as part of or as an Ericsson delivery or for internal use within Ericsson. The Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for all commercial relationship with suppliers.





Responsibilities & Tasks



Cooperate proactively with internal customers to capture sourcing needs and opportunities in your assigned geographical area.
Cooperate with GCTs and provide local input to Category Sourcing Strategies and Category Sourcing Guidelines
Drive KPI fulfillment to ensure that Ericsson has better terms, conditions and prices than our competitors
Identify sourcing opportunities, document in the Opportunity List and coordinate prioritization with GCTs
Define and execute sourcing events with efficient RFx management to realize local opportunities in accordance with Category Sourcing Guidelines
Leverage negotiated frame agreements and capture call-off negotiation opportunities
Drive local sourcing intelligence, including market knowledge, and proactively share with internal customers and GCTs
Manage relationships with appropriate suppliers to continuously fulfill business needs
Work towards agreed savings targets (a.o. reductions, avoidance, negotiation results and efficiency/administrative savings).
Evaluate and select suppliers,
Ensure implementation of supplier agreement
Develop the long term business for the specific product / service

Position Qualification

Core Competences:



Change & Improvement Management Skills
Commercial Acumen & Skills
Communication Skills
Financial acumen and skills
Negotiation and argumentation skills
Team working skills
Local laws and Regulation knowledge
Sourcing practice, process and strategy knowledge



Minimum Qualification & Experience Requirements



At least 2-3 year of Sourcing/Procurement experience
 Indirect Materials and Services experience
Degree or equivalent qualification
French - Advantageous


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 Primary country and city: Nigeria (NG) || Other/Not Applicable || Lagos || Consulting&SysInt IT; ProdMgt; R&D SalesStratMkt&ComMgt ServEng; SharedServ; Stud&YP Supply&Log


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