Sourcing Business Partner at Ericsson Nigeria

Ericsson is a world-leading provider of telecommunications equipment & services to mobile & fixed network operators. Over 1,000 networks in more than 180 countries use Ericsson equipment, & more than 40 percent of the world's mobile traffic passes through Ericsson networks. Using innovation to empower people, business & society, we are working towards the Networked Society, in which everything that can benefit from a connection will have one. At Ericsson, we apply our innovation to market-based solutions that empower people & society to help shape a more sustainable world.

We are truly a global company, working across borders in 175 countries, offering a diverse, performance-driven culture & an innovative & engaging environment where employees enhance their potential every day. Our employees live our vision, core values & guiding principles. They share a passion to win & a high responsiveness to customer needs that in turn makes us a desirable partner to our clients. To ensure professional growth, Ericsson offers a stimulating work experience, continuous learning & growth opportunities that allow you to acquire the knowledge & skills necessary to reach your career goals.

Ericsson Nigeria is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Sourcing Business Partner

Location: Lagos, Lagos, NG
Req ID: 58552

Job Summary

• Through early contribution in Sales and project engagement, the Sourcing Business Partner shall drive higher value contribution from third party deliveries.
• The Sourcing Business Partner shall promote new business ideas through proactive participation in strategic Sales and project forums, including business decision meetings.

Responsibilities & Tasks

• Drive stakeholder engagement
• Early proactive engagement in sales
• Endorse Business ideas, Category strategies & Preferred Suppler List
• Sourcing responsibility for profitable sales
• Optimize Sourcing performance for target fulfillment

Position Qualifications
Behavioral Competences:

• Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking
• Working with people
• Persuading and influencing
• Applying expertise and technology
• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
• Creating and innovating

Core Competences:

• Change & Improvement Management Skills
• Commercial Acumen & Skills
• Communication Skills
• Ericsson portfolio knowledge

Minimum Qualifications & Experience Requirements

• At least 5 years of relevant experience
• A first academic degree or equivalent qualification

Preferred Qualifications & Experience Requirements:

• Business understanding
• Sourcing practice, process and strategy knowledge
• Proven leadership behaviors
• Leadership through cross functional networks
• Local laws and Regulation knowledge
• Negotiation and argumentation skills

Application Closing Date
Not Stated.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online