Ericsson Careers: Latest Job Vacancy for Strategic Sourcing Manager

Ericsson is a world-leading provider of telecommunications equipment and related services to mobile and fixed network operators globally. Over 1,000 networks in more than 180 countries utilize our network equipment and 40 percent of all mobile calls are made through our systems. We are one of the few companies worldwide that can offer end-to-end solutions for all major mobile communication standards.Communication is changing the way we live and work. Ericsson plays a key role in this evolution, using innovation to empower people, business and society.

We provide communications networks, telecom services and multimedia solutions, making it easier for people all over the globe to communicate.

Our vision
To be the Prime Driver in an all-communicating world.This means a world in which all people can use voice, data, images and video to share ideas and information whenever and wherever they want. We seek qualified candidate for the below position.


Job Title: Strategic Sourcing Manager BS-00045370
Primary Location RU-MOW-Moscow
Schedule Full-time
Job Posting 30-Aug-11
Unposting Date 30-Sep-11
Job Type Standard
Number of Openings 1

Job Description
Responsibilities

• Drive end-to- end sourcing activities within "Business Services area" and provide sourcing support to Ericsson organization in Russia.
• Conduct RFPs (Request for Proposals) using Ericsson eSourcing tools.
• Negotiate supplier agreements and conduct contractual proceedings towards suppliers.
• Perform supplier evaluation, contracting and supplier management activities
• Drive and participate in supplier development and improvement activities (cost/savings, quality, processes, lead times),
• Perform supplier base optimization in order to meet business requirements and Ericsson organization internal needs.

Significant Interaction

• Daily contacts with Suppliers
• Co-operation with Business Services team leader and team members, other sourcing teams and internal functions/ local Ericsson organizations. 
• Within the scope of responsibilities, participation to regional Category Team(s) and category network.
• Within the scope of responsibilities, interface with 'Sourcing project teams' (local and/or regional) for sourcing assignment in question

Qualifications
Education
University degree in Economics, Business Administration and/or Engineering

Experience

• Minimum three (3) years of experience working in purchasing or procurement within a project environment.
• Good knowledge from working in the Telecom or IT business area is an advantage
• Skills and Competencies
• Good sourcing skills (including negotiation, RFP procedures and eSourcing skills)
• Good knowledge of contractual proceedings and good legal expertise related to sourcing agreements
• Good team member, networking and communication skills
• Business and customer focused mindset
• Structured and analytical thinking
• Ability to take own initiatives and bring up enhancement proposals
• Demonstrated capability to achieve results 

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