Head of Sourcing ARP Category

4 days ago

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Ericsson Full time
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About this opportunity:

We are now looking for the Head of ARP Category Sourcing within the NWS Category Sourcing in MOAI region to Implement and drive category strategy, securing a category supplier base that supports current and future business needs (BA & MA). Successful achievement of implemented Strategy enables correct and sustainable supplier / partner risk, cost and demand management whilst securing quality and compliance demands.

What you will do:

  • Define and drive sourcing category vision, strategy, and related targets in alignment with stakeholders and Global category strategies
  • Develop Sourcing CU and stakeholder's category competence by sharing category knowledge (best practices, business intelligence, new solutions etc.)
  • Drive solutions and support to CU Sourcing Business Partners through Sourcing Procurement Boards participation in line with category strategies
  • Drive supplier performance through strategic reviews, innovation, and PSL optimization.
  • Drive and support the execution of category wide savings and OKRs, including Full Potential, Simplified Cost Reduction (SCR) and Cost Avoidance savings initiatives in the Networks and Managed Services (MS) categories related to CWF
  • Develop the category business model & define best practices
  • Ensure alignment and collaboration with the Global Category managers

The skills you bring:

  • Education: A first academic degree or equivalent qualification

  • 7–10 years in category strategy roles.

  • Proven track record leading supplier negotiations and influencing category outcomes.

  • Demonstrated a strong understanding of Ericsson Business and delivery model

  • Sourcing Practice, Process & Strategy Knowledge
  • Analytics driven engagement and Business Modelling Skills
  • Commercial and Financial Acumen & Skills
  • Deciding & Initiating Action
  • Proven Leadership behaviors through cross functional groups
  • Local laws and Regulation knowledge
  • Negotiation and argumentation skills
  • Excellent communications skills
  • Ericsson Portfolio knowledge
  • Passion for driving and delivering impactful changes within Ericsson; ensuring that Sourcing is valued partner within the business

Core Competences:

  • Change & Improvement Management Skills
  • Strong Commercial Acumen & Skills
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Ericsson portfolio and sourcing processes knowledge
  • Leading & developing high performing teams

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.

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 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: India (IN) || Gurgaon

Req ID: 777084

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