Strategic Category Manager at Ericsson

Boise, Idaho, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Selection, Negotiation, Contract Management, Category Strategy, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Supply Chain Initiatives, Risk Management, Change Management, Business Case Development, Market Analysis, Performance-Based Contracting, Global Operations, Process Discipline, Agility, Sustainability

Industry

Telecommunications

Description

Ensure that global sourcing strategies and supplier selections are aligned to business and operational objectives. Execute fact-based negotiations and performance-based contracting to protect commercial, legal, and operational interests. Analyze the supply base, category economics, pricing/market trends, risk factors, and internal stakeholder requirements to determine the optimal sourcing strategy. Develop and implement category/commodity strategies across relevant suppliers, products, services, and regions. Build and maintain strong cross-functional partnerships to ensure alignment of sourcing strategy with business roadmaps. Support strategic supply chain initiatives focused on resiliency, sustainability, agility, and cost competitiveness. Extensive global strategic sourcing experience across multiple geographies and business entities Demonstrated success developing and executing category strategies aligned to business and market dynamics Strong track record in contract definition, terms & conditions negotiation, and supplier risk/compliance management Skilled in building business cases for make vs. buy decisions and long-range sourcing roadmaps Proven ability to scale sourcing organizations globally through process discipline and transformation Experience navigating multinational operations and entity structures Effective senior leadership influencer and working on high-performing teams Strong change management capability in complex or fast-paced environments 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? Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like. We truly believe this approach drives innovation, which is essential for our future growth. 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: Sourcing Category Manager

Responsibilities

The Strategic Category Manager will ensure that global sourcing strategies and supplier selections align with business objectives. They will analyze the supply base and develop category strategies while building strong partnerships across functions.