Strategic Sourcing Manager - Freight

at  Ericsson

OUR OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY

We are now looking for a Strategic Sourcing Manager to join our category group area Freight. In this category we work to assure that E/// has the most competitive solutions in the market from a lead time, cost and sustainability perspective. We are a global team who are working closely with our stakeholders, suppliers and other logistics categories to constantly improve E///’s supply chain.
In this role you will be responsible for proactively identifying, sourcing and optimizing freight solutions supporting the E/// business. You will be responsible for a defined geographical scope where you will establish the structure and collaborate closely with stakeholders, suppliers and sourcing colleagues. You will be involved in various projects outside your scope as a part of the category excellence and continuous improvements.
Working in the Freight team is a great combination of hands-on problem-solving, sourcing execution, various projects and strategic initiatives.
At Ericsson Sourcing, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to develop and use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll join an experienced and collaborative team. You will find yourself in a speak-up environment where hybrid working, empathy and humanness serve as cornerstones for how we work.
We encourage you to apply even though you might not meet all the criteria. We recognize that we all have transferrable skills, and we can support with on-the-job training for skills and processes needed.

THE SKILLS YOU BRING:

• Solid logistics/freight insights and experience
• Strong ability to prioritize and handle urgent requests for solutions
• Communication, relationship-building and collaborative skills
• Entrepreneurial & commercial thinking
• Result oriented and self-driven
• Analytical abilities
• Interest and passion to learn
  The position can be based both in Stockholm, Sweden or Bucharest, Romania, and report to the Head of Category Group Freight. The location of the role will be determined based on the selected candidate’s location. The position is a temporary contract (16 months) with good chances of permanent employment

Please refer the Job description for details