Ericsson is the world’s leading provider of technology and services to telecom operators. Ericsson is advancing its vision of being the “prime driver in an all-communicating world” through innovation,
technology, and sustainable business solutions.
We now stand on the brink of fundamental innovation opportunities across industries, public services and in private life. We are moving from the information society to the Networked Society, where the primary concern is not having access to information, but what benefit you get out of it.
Job Title: Sourcing Category Manager
Ericsson – NG
Job description
Req ID: 41261
Ericsson Overview
Ericsson is a world-leading provider of telecommunications equipment & services to mobile & fixed network operators. Over 1,000 networks in more than 180 countries use Ericsson equipment, & more than 40 percent of the world’s mobile traffic passes through Ericsson networks. Using innovation to empower people, business & 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 & 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 & an innovative & engaging environment where employees enhance their potential every day. Our employees live our vision, core values & guiding principles. They share a passion to win & 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 & growth opportunities that allow you to acquire the knowledge & skills necessary to reach your career goals.
Job Summary
The Sourcing Category Manager shall develop cost effective Ericsson wide category strategies that are based on cross-functional requirements & business needs in both Regions & Business Units.
The Category Manager is accountable for supplier business intelligence, benchmarking practice & category market knowledge, establishing a cost effective & competitive market place that optimizes Ericsson’s supplier business. The role is also responsible for the Preferred Supplier List & internal compliance to it.
Through requirement alignment & opportunities from Sourcing & stakeholders, sustainable solutions fulfilling stakeholder requirements, policies, laws & regulations shall be secured.
Responsibilities & Tasks
Define & implement cross-functional strategies
Define & secure implementation of a preferred supplier list
Define & implement applicable category targets
Create cost effective & sustainable category business solutions
Optimize category team performance
Develop the category business model & define best practices
Position Qualifications
Behavioral Competences:
Leading & supervising
Working with people
Relating & networking
Persuading & influencing
Analyzing
Adapting & responding to change
Core Competences:
Commercial Acumen & Skills
Communication Skills
Ericsson portfolio knowledge
Facilitate diversity & awareness
Financial acumen & skills
Fundamental Leadership Competence
Knowledge sharing & collaborative skills
Leadership through cross functional networks
Market insight
Presentation skills
Team working skills
Minimum Qualifications & Experience Requirements:
At least 5 years of relevant experience
A first academic degree or equivalent qualification
Preferred Qualifications & Experience Requirements:
Business understanding
Change & Improvement Management Skills
Local laws & Regulation knowledge
Negotiation & argumentation skills
Sourcing practice, process & strategy knowledge
How to apply
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