Sourcing Category Manager Job Vacancy in Nigeria at Ericsson

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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