Sourcing Business Partner at Ericsson

Job Summary

Through early contribution in Sales and project engagement, the Sourcing Business Partner shall drive higher value contribution from third party deliveries.

The Sourcing Business Partner shall promote new business ideas through proactive participation in strategic Sales and project forums, including business decision meetings. 

Responsibilities & Tasks

• Drive stakeholder engagement
• Early proactive engagement in sales
• Endorse Business ideas, Category strategies & Preferred Suppler List
• Sourcing responsibility for profitable sales
• Optimize Sourcing performance for target fulfillment 

Position Qualifications

Behavioral Competences:

• Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking
• Working with people
• Persuading and influencing
• Applying expertise and technology
• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
• Creating and innovating 

Core Competences:

• Change & Improvement Management Skills
• Commercial Acumen & Skills
• Communication Skills
• Ericsson portfolio knowledge 

Minimum Qualifications & Experience Requirements:

• At least 5 years of relevant experience
• A first academic degree or equivalent qualifications 

 Preferred Qualifications & Experience Requirements:

• Business understanding
• Sourcing practice, process and strategy knowledge
• Proven leadership behaviors
• Leadership through cross functional networks
• Local laws and Regulation knowledge
• Negotiation and argumentation skills