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About this opportunity

We are now looking for a Sourcing Category Manager Mobility Services. In this role, your contributions will be to effect and administer Category Strategy, Targets and key performance indicators (KPIs) and secure a Category Supplier base that supports Ericsson's current & future business needs. By doing so, you're in charge of steering business awards to PSL suppliers, and regulate risk, cost and demands, whilst securing quality and compliance.

What you will do

Develop, implement and drive Category Strategy
Administer supplier base and supplier classification
Define Supplier targets and critical metrics
Create cost-effective category solutions and business models
Build Ericsson’s competitive edge by improving value from suppliers, proactively managing business risks and ensuring process compliance, and contributing to the creation of value for our Customers.
Identify and Perform business intelligence and benchmark
Manage the units’ performance to achieve the agreed Sourcing results.
Lead, prepare and implement Global or multi Market area supplier negotiations in accordance with the Source to Agree process, including effective use of demand management, Bid Calendar, Global Price Books and RFx process, including e-Auctions.
Build and manage all commercial relationships with Global or Regional suppliers.
Coach, train and support local Strategic Sourcing Managers in the Mobility services category domain.
Build and drive relationships with key (senior) stakeholders and key vendors to improve pricing and quality of services.
Collaborating with Mobility Services industry specialists and internal partners to improve service levels and reduce cost and spend.

You will bring

Minimum 5 years of Sourcing Experience for direct or Indirect Sourcing Categories.
Preferable sourcing experience in Mobility services categories (ideally Car manufacturers and Leasing or Long Term renting).
Strong negotiation skills, critical thinking, results-oriented, demonstrating innovative and challenger mentality.
An analytical mind with strategic ability.
Experience in developing: Go to Market strategies, Negotiation strategies Supplier and category strategies.
Excellent business communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong leadership and persuasion skills to manage and influence at all levels of the company.
Change & Improvement Management skills.
Strong negotiation & argumentation skills.
Sourcing Practice, Process & Strategy Knowledge.
Financial competence & skills.
Proficient in MS Office, with excellent analytics skills.
Proficient English skills.

Behavioural Competences

Ability to deliver results & meet expectations
Coaching & Mentoring Skills
Negotiation Skills
Working with people, Teamwork
Persuading & influencing

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 never seen before solutions 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.

What happens once you apply?

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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.

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Primary country and city: Netherlands (NL) ||

Req ID: 715473

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