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Regional Sourcing Manager

Ericsson
United States, Texas, Plano
Jan 23, 2025
Join our Team About this opportunity: We are seeking a Regional Sourcing Manager to support our Southeast Region, enhance Ericsson's competitive edge, optimize supplier value, proactively manage business risks, and deliver exceptional value to our customers. As a Regional Sourcing Manager, you will oversee Civils/Macro construction projects for Network Build Sourcing, driving the development and execution of sourcing strategies aligned with key business objectives while leveraging the supplier market. Your role will involve end-to-end strategic sourcing and stakeholder management, including analyzing third-party spend, developing category and project strategies, and managing the sourcing process (RFx, negotiations, project management, and contracting). You will cultivate relationships and provide strategic guidance to executive leadership and cross-functional teams. Additionally, you will collaborate with other Ericsson organizations to drive value, ensure procurement process adherence, and maintain policy compliance across the spend category. What you will do Sourcing: Lead the sourcing process (RFx, RFI, RFP, reverse auction, negotiations) and evaluation processes for Network Services categories Ensure the fulfillment of Customer capacity commitments for each Civils/Construction project within your geographical area, regardless of Customer Build and strengthen relationships with key suppliers to support the growth of our Network Build business Leverage appropriate tools to drive results and deliver cost savings Support stakeholders spend and vendor-related initiatives as needed Contract Management: Lead contract negotiations, including pricing, key terms, service level requirements, KPIs, and other performance and SLA metrics Oversee the contract review process, ensuring all necessary approvals are obtained prior to execution Continuously maintain contracts for assigned categories within the contract management tool Strategy: Develop and execute category strategies for assigned Network Services categories to achieve savings targets Analyze market trends, assess risks, and gather intelligence to inform sourcing and category strategies Perform total cost of ownership evaluations, supply market research, and pricing impact analysis Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive continuous cost and performance improvements Serve as the central expert for the commercial aspects of each Network Services category Lead cross-functional sourcing teams and provide value-added services across departments Monitor category purchasing reports to ensure compliance with policies and procedures Implement streamlined category purchasing processes and supporting tools - Supplier Management: Measure and manage supplier performance against contracted service levels and KPIs Address strategic supplier performance issues to ensure customer satisfaction Negotiate and manage key supplier relationships and contracts Maintain regular supplier communication to resolve ongoing issues Drive continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives proactively Leadership: Coach and develop team members for performance and professional growth Provide guidance on sourcing best practices to staff The skills you bring Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent Minimum 3-5 years of Strategic Sourcing experience Experience in Telecom or IT Network Services, Construction, or Professional Services Skills & Knowledge: Proficient in Sourcing Practice, Process & Strategy (Sourcing 7 Step Process) Strong Change & Improvement Management skills Commercial and Financial Acumen Knowledge of US laws related to Contract Agreements Additional Requirements: Preferred experience in Services Telecom Sourcing or Field roles Master's Degree in Supply Chain Management or MBA preferred Working knowledge of Telecom, Technology, and IT Business Concepts Why join Ericsson? At Ericsson, youll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of whats possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world's toughest problems. Youll be challenged, but you won't be alone. Youll 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? Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like. Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we nurture 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 and Affirmative Action employer, learn more. If you need assistance or to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Ericsson at hr.direct.mana@ericsson.com DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned. Primary country and city: United States (US) \|\| Plano Job details: Strategic Sourcing Manager