Sourcing Business Partner
Ericsson
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Pyrmont, New South Wales
Contract type: Full time
To Be Successful, You’ll Need:
At Ericsson, we believe in creating an inclusive and supportive environment where diverse perspectives thrive. We’re looking for a dynamic Sourcing Business Partner (SBP) to help us shape innovative solutions and drive impactful change across our sourcing function. If you're passionate about building strong partnerships, driving strategic initiatives, and influencing business success, this could be the role for you!
As an SBP, you will collaborate closely with stakeholders, manage cross-category sourcing strategies, and turn customer requirements into actionable, effective solutions with our third-party partners. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to our mission while driving business growth and sustainability.
Key Responsibilities:
To Be Successful, You’ll Need:
Job Stage Description
Why join Ericsson?
At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. 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.
Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion 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 Employer. learn more.
Primary country and city: Australia (AU) || Melbourne
Req ID: 763583
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At Ericsson, we believe in creating an inclusive and supportive environment where diverse perspectives thrive. We’re looking for a dynamic Sourcing Business Partner (SBP) to help us shape innovative solutions and drive impactful change across our sourcing function. If you're passionate about building strong partnerships, driving strategic initiatives, and influencing business success, this could be the role for you!
As an SBP, you will collaborate closely with stakeholders, manage cross-category sourcing strategies, and turn customer requirements into actionable, effective solutions with our third-party partners. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to our mission while driving business growth and sustainability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Participate in Stakeholder Leadership Teams and relevant strategy forums, advocating for sourcing initiatives and aligning them with business goals.
- Foster collaboration across teams to ensure successful delivery of sourcing strategies and initiatives.
- Develop and drive new business ideas, supplier strategies, and solutions that maximize value for the business.
- Oversee sourcing plans and supplier performance, ensuring delivery is on time, within budget, and meets quality standards.
- Contribute to sourcing decisions that enhance profitability while aligning with Ericsson’s Responsible Sourcing programs.
- Provide guidance and support to teams, encouraging collaboration and growth within the sourcing function.
- Play a key role in shaping and executing strategic transformations within the organization.
To Be Successful, You’ll Need:
- At least 5 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing or Category Management, with a proven track record of success.
- Experience in third-party network services (Roll-out Services, Managed Services, Cloud, Software Services, etc.) is highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of sourcing practices, processes, and strategy, with a focus on negotiating with external parties.
- A deep understanding of key business challenges and risk management, with the ability to evaluate complex situations.
- Solid understanding of financial principles and budgeting in sourcing decisions.
- Awareness of local laws, regulations, and sourcing compliance requirements.
Job Stage Description
Why join Ericsson?
At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. 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.
Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion 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 Employer. learn more.
Primary country and city: Australia (AU) || Melbourne
Req ID: 763583
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