Head of Sourcing Site Products and Logistics Ericsson Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
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About this opportunity:
The Head of Sourcing Site Products and Logistics will have overall accountability for strategy development, alignment and execution across a portfolio covering Site Products such as Site Interconnect, Energy Systems, Antenna systems, Installation Material and Logistics covering Freight(International & Domestic), Warehousing, Distributors, Custom Clearance, Aftermarket and Reversed Logistics. You will be responsible for managing a spend of ~17 BSEK. The Leader is a member of the Global Sourcing Leadership Team reporting to Head of Group Sourcing. You will be responsible for execution of the global sourcing strategy and secure a category supplier base that supports Ericsson current & future business needs.
The primary location for this role is Sweden; however, remote work is possible for candidates residing within European time zones. Candidates living outside of these time zones may be considered for relocation support, subject to role requirements and individual circumstances.
About this opportunity:
The Head of Sourcing Site Products and Logistics will have overall accountability for strategy development, alignment and execution across a portfolio covering Site Products such as Site Interconnect, Energy Systems, Antenna systems, Installation Material and Logistics covering Freight(International & Domestic), Warehousing, Distributors, Custom Clearance, Aftermarket and Reversed Logistics. You will be responsible for managing a spend of ~17 BSEK. The Leader is a member of the Global Sourcing Leadership Team reporting to Head of Group Sourcing. You will be responsible for execution of the global sourcing strategy and secure a category supplier base that supports Ericsson current & future business needs.
The primary location for this role is Sweden; however, remote work is possible for candidates residing within European time zones. Candidates living outside of these time zones may be considered for relocation support, subject to role requirements and individual circumstances.
Join our Team
What you will do:
You will lead a Global Team of Category and Strategic Sourcing Managers
You will develop, implement and drive Category Strategy
Advance the strategic value of Site Products and Logistics by continuously benchmarking and implementing best in class practices
Engage with Business Area, Market Area and Supply to develop strategies that deliver agreed upon financial and operational objectives
Develop competencies that understand Site Product and Logistics industry trends
Drive process and policy simplification, governance and compliance
The skills you bring:
Education: BSC and MBA or equivalent
Min years of experience: 15 Years of which 5 years in Leadership Role
Preferably domain category knowledge & experience: Site Products and Logistics or Hardware
Sourcing Practice, Process & Strategy Knowledge
Proven ability to drive Should Cost models with suppliers and act as a catalyst towards stakeholders.
Demonstrate industry intelligence including understanding of industry structure, potential supply base globally as well as supply base of competition
Strong analytical and financial acumen
Strong negotiations skills
Ability to influence internal and external stakeholders and drive objective decision making
Ability to lead global diverse teams
Behavioral Competences
Relating and networking
Persuading and influencing
Adapting and responding to change
Analysing
Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking
Formulating strategies and concepts
Strong curiosity and hunger to learn
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 champion 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 Employer. learn more.
Primary country and city: Sweden (SE) || Stockholm
Req ID: 769123 Seniority level Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Employment type Full-time
Job function Job function Other
Industries Telecommunications
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