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About this opportunity:

 

We are seeking a Regional Sourcing Manager to support our Southeast Region, enhance Ericsson’s competitive edge, optimize supplier value, proactively manage business risks, and deliver exceptional value to our customers.

 

As a Regional Sourcing Manager, you will oversee Civils/Macro construction projects for Network Build Sourcing, driving the development and execution of sourcing strategies aligned with key business objectives while leveraging the supplier market. Your role will involve end-to-end strategic sourcing and stakeholder management, including analyzing third-party spend, developing category and project strategies, and managing the sourcing process (RFx, negotiations, project management, and contracting). You will cultivate relationships and provide strategic guidance to executive leadership and cross-functional teams. Additionally, you will collaborate with other Ericsson organizations to drive value, ensure procurement process adherence, and maintain policy compliance across the spend category.

 

 

What you will do

 

 

Sourcing: 

Lead the sourcing process (RFx, RFI, RFP, reverse auction, negotiations) and evaluation processes for Network Services categoriesEnsure the fulfillment of Customer capacity commitments for each Civils/Construction project within your geographical area, regardless of CustomerBuild and strengthen relationships with key suppliers to support the growth of our Network Build businessLeverage appropriate tools to drive results and deliver cost savingsSupport stakeholders spend and vendor-related initiatives as needed

 

Contract Management: 

Lead contract negotiations, including pricing, key terms, service level requirements, KPIs, and other performance and SLA metricsOversee the contract review process, ensuring all necessary approvals are obtained prior to executionContinuously maintain contracts for assigned categories within the contract management tool

 

Strategy: 

Develop and execute category strategies for assigned Network Services categories to achieve savings targetsAnalyze market trends, assess risks, and gather intelligence to inform sourcing and category strategiesPerform total cost of ownership evaluations, supply market research, and pricing impact analysisCollaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive continuous cost and performance improvementsServe as the central expert for the commercial aspects of each Network Services categoryLead cross-functional sourcing teams and provide value-added services across departmentsMonitor category purchasing reports to ensure compliance with policies and proceduresImplement streamlined category purchasing processes and supporting tools

 

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Supplier Management: 

Measure and manage supplier performance against contracted service levels and KPIsAddress strategic supplier performance issues to ensure customer satisfactionNegotiate and manage key supplier relationships and contractsMaintain regular supplier communication to resolve ongoing issuesDrive continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives proactively

 

Leadership: 

Coach and develop team members for performance and professional growthProvide guidance on sourcing best practices to staff

 

The skills you bring

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or equivalentMinimum 3-5 years of Strategic Sourcing experienceExperience in Telecom or IT Network Services, Construction, or Professional Services

Skills & Knowledge:

Proficient in Sourcing Practice, Process & Strategy (Sourcing 7 Step Process)Strong Change & Improvement Management skillsCommercial and Financial AcumenKnowledge of US laws related to Contract Agreements
 

Additional Requirements:

Preferred experience in Services Telecom Sourcing or Field rolesMaster’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or MBA preferredWorking knowledge of Telecom, Technology, and IT Business Concepts

 

 

​Why join Ericsson?

At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
 
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​Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we nurture it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team.  Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, learn more.

 

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DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned.

 

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Job details: Strategic Sourcing Manager