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What You Will Do

• Install and deploy Ericsson Wallet Platform in test and customer environments
• Integrate Ericsson Wallet Platform with internal and external systems
• Perform white-box and black-box testing with internal and customer teams
• Prepare and execute unit, SIT, and UAT test cases
• Configure applications in testing and production environments
• Prepare MOPs, SOPs, SOWs, RCA documents, and test reports
• Troubleshoot application, integration, database, and infrastructure issues
• Support application patch deployment and production activities
• Collaborate with solution architects and business analysts to understand customer requirements and solution design
• Report progress and technical updates to project managers and stakeholders
• Support customers across different time zones, including night production activities when required
• Identify opportunities for innovation and solution expansion within existing customer environments

Technical Skills Required

• Strong experience with Linux/Unix administration and Shell scripting
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Docker deployments
• Good understanding of TCP/IP, networking protocols, HTTPS, SMPP, DIAMETER, and HTTP
• Knowledge of XML APIs and client-server architecture
• Experience with Oracle Database administration, including import/export, indexing, tablespace management, purging, and PL/SQL queries
• Exposure to clustering technologies, Veritas Volume Manager, MySQL, and Perl scripting
• Experience with Ericsson Charging Systems, CAMEL, or telecom environments is an advantage
• Knowledge of SSL/TLS configuration and security best practices
• Experience in Mobile Money, Mobile Wallet, Mobile Finance, or M-Commerce solutions is preferred

You will bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, ICT, Computer Science, or related field; Master’s degree is a plus
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in deployment, integration, and support of telecom or fintech solutions
• Experience working directly with customers and supporting customer governance activities
• Strong understanding of cloud-native technologies and microservices architecture
• Awareness of technology trends such as 5G/6G, cloud transformation, API monetization, and AI/ML
• Strong customer management, communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently in dynamic and fast-paced environments
• Strong problem-solving mindset with high accountability and ownership
• Ability to build stakeholder relationships and influence decision-making
• Advanced English level (C1)

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• Ericsson is seeking a dynamic and experienced NMS (Network & Managed Services) Strategic Sourcing Manager (SSM) to drive profitable business for the CU West and Southern Africa (WSA) through proactive supplier and partner development aligned with customer, stakeholder, and business needs. The SSM will qualify and negotiate supplier/partner agreements for all NMS external purchases, manage supplier relationships, actively drive business contributions, monitor performance, and mitigate commercial risks.

What you will do:

• Drive profitable business for Ericsson through proactive supplier & partner business development based on customer, stakeholder & business needs.
• Source suppliers, services, solutions, and products for procurement (e.g., site services for network roll-out and telecom maintenance)
• Lead, prepare, and execute RFx and bidding processes to drive cost competitiveness
• Evaluate, select, and onboard suppliers based on business requirements
• Conduct commercial negotiations and finalize supplier agreements
• Manage supplier contracts and supplier relationships (SRM), and drive supplier performance & continuous improvement
• Optimize Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) in alignment with global objectives
• Ensure full compliance with internal controls, local regulations, and ethical standards
• Strengthen stakeholder and supplier partnerships; collaborate with stakeholders on purchase to pay and sourcing processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Legal, Compliance, Finance, Risk, project and managed service domains) to ensure timely, compliant, and value-driven sourcing outcomes.
• Lead critical sourcing initiatives and contribute to long-term sourcing strategies and business objectives
• Support internal operational excellence and process improvements.

The Skills ou Bring
Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CIPS, CPSM) preferred.
• Minimum 5 – 7 years of proven experience in strategic sourcing and procurement.
• Strong commercial & contract management skills
• Data-driven with strong analytical skills and AI proficiency (forecasting, reporting, modelling).
• Proactive, resilient, solution- and result-oriented with the ability to operate in ambiguity.
• Negotiation skills, supplier management and financial acumen.
• Process Improvement with a risk and compliance mindset.
• English fluency required; French and Portuguese language skills are an asset.
• Ability to influence and work collaboratively in cross-functional and multicultural environments

Nice to Have:

• Internal sourcing processes knowledge
• Category-specific technical knowledge
• Skills in using IT ordering tools such as Ariba, SAP, Oracle, etc.