Ericsson Available Job Opportunity – Apply Now!

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 recruiting to fill the position below:

 

 

 

 

Job Title: Sourcing Business Partner
Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Our Exciting Opportunity:

• We are now looking for a Sourcing Business Partner. Your role will make Ericsson and our Customers successful by actively contributing towards securing short and long-term profitable business.
• Through your early engagement in Partner organizations, you will drive higher value contribution from third-party deliveries to a business. To drive value, relevant category strategies and preferred supplier lists shall be endorsed through active participation in strategic Sales and product/project forums, including business and product decision meetings.
• The Sourcing Partner shall promote new business ideas that are based on optimized value extraction through collaboration from third parties and Ericsson supplier base, other business benchmarking, and Sourcing strategies.
• You will also be accountable for the Sourcing contribution of business opportunity or concept to delivering on Partner expectations.

You Will:

• Conspire and commit to Partnering with the business.
• Drive and manage the 3rd party demand and internal stakeholders.
• An advisor and dedicated to partner engagement.
• Responsible for risk management for 3rd party.
• Inspire business ideas, strategies & preferred supplier list.
• Hold sourcing responsible for the profitability.
• Optimize Sourcing performance targets.
• And you will back & support M&A sourcing projects.

Requirements:
To be successful in the role you must have:

• Education: A first Academic Degree or equivalent qualification in Procurement and Supply Chain Management (An MBA is a plus)
• MCIPS certification would be a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years of sourcing experience and/or extensive experience negotiation telecom projects with subcontractors.
• Demonstrated ability in procurement & sourcing function.
• Sourcing Practice, Process & Strategy Knowledge.
• Business Understanding and Business Modelling Skills.
• Writing documentation and presentation
• Change & Improvement Management Skills.
• Commercial Acumen & Skills.
• Deciding & Initiating Action.

Additional Requirements:

• Sourcing or Sales Background.
• Having IT or Telecommunication Experience.
• Certification in Contract Management or Sourcing will be an advantage.

To Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Application Deadline: Not Specified.