Sourcing Category Manager

Ericsson • Plano, TX

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About The Position

Join the Network Services Sourcing team within the MACS Sourcing Organization, where sourcing professionals with diverse expertise collaborate across various categories and supplier relationship management initiatives. As a Sourcing Category Manager, you will partner with numerous suppliers in the telecommunications and information technology sectors, enabling Ericsson to deliver world-class services with optimal cost efficiency through strategic supplier agreement management and stakeholder collaboration. This dynamic environment offers multiple career trajectories with opportunities to explore different categories, gain regional to global exposure, and advance into leadership or senior consultative roles supporting executive leadership.

Requirements

• Four-year degree (advanced degree preferred)
• Minimum 5 years of sourcing experience
• Foundational understanding of information technology and telecommunications service scopes
• Strong business and financial acumen
• Excellent negotiation capabilities
• Proven ability to manage supplier and stakeholder relationships effectively

Responsibilities

• Execute Proposal (RFx) processes as required
• Evaluate and select suppliers for various projects
• Develop and implement category strategies for MACS
• Drive sourcing performance indicators, including cost reduction initiatives for assigned categories
• Ensure full compliance with sourcing processes and organizational directives
• Implement supplier agreements with critical contractual terms and conditions
• Conduct supplier negotiations on contracts and pricing to create value for the organization
• Build collaborative relationships with stakeholders to identify cost-saving opportunities

Benefits

• The salary range for this position is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, and the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.
• Short-Term Variable Compensation Plan: Your pay also includes the opportunity for an annual bonus. Actual bonus payouts are based on performance of the business against the unit’s objectives, individual performance, and the individual bonus target. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply.
• Ericsson offers excellent health benefits including the choice of three medical plan options and a dental plan option that allow an employee to select the level of coverage that suits their needs. Employees will receive company credits in an amount equal to the cost that Ericsson pays toward the cost of their medical and dental premiums for themselves and eligible covered dependents.
• The Ericsson US 401(k) Plan offers an automatic 3% company contribution and Ericsson match $1 for every $1 you put into the 401(k) Plan on the first 3% of your eligible pay, plus 50 cents on every $1 on the next 2% of eligible pay. When you contribute at least 5% of eligible pay, you are receiving Ericsson’s full matching contributions of 4%. Matching and company automatic contributions stop when your total eligible pay for the year reaches the IRS limits. Employees will also receive company credits in an amount equal to the cost of basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage, as well as short-term and long-term disability coverage. Employees also have the option to participate in Ericsson’s Stock Purchase Plan.
• New employees are provided a minimum of 15 days of accrued vacation, up to 3 personal days per year, 11 annual holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time, and 80 hours of sick time annually. Please note paid time off is pro-rated based on the employee’s start date. Furthermore, Ericsson provides up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.
• Ericsson offers many other company-paid benefits such as financial wellness programs, educational assistance, matching gifts, and recognition programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees