Strategic Sourcing Manager 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 recruiting to fill the position below: 

Job Title: Strategic Sourcing Manager

Job ID: 785039 
Location: Lagos

What you will do

• Drive profitable business for Ericsson through proactive supplier & partner business development based on customer, stakeholder & business needs. 
• Source suppliers, services, solutions, and products for procurement (e.g., site services for network roll-out and telecom maintenance) 
• Lead, prepare, and execute RFx and bidding processes to drive cost competitiveness 
• Evaluate, select, and onboard suppliers based on business requirements 
• Conduct commercial negotiations and finalize supplier agreements 
• Manage supplier contracts and supplier relationships (SRM), and drive supplier performance & continuous improvement 
• Optimize Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) in alignment with global objectives 
• Ensure full compliance with internal controls, local regulations, and ethical standards 
• Strengthen stakeholder and supplier partnerships; collaborate with stakeholders on purchase to pay and sourcing processes 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Legal, Compliance, Finance, Risk, project and managed service domains) to ensure timely, compliant, and value-driven sourcing outcomes.  
• Lead critical sourcing initiatives and contribute to long-term sourcing strategies and business objectives 
• Support internal operational excellence and process improvements. 

Requirements
Must Have: 

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CIPS, CPSM) preferred.  
• Minimum 5 – 7 years of proven experience in strategic sourcing and procurement. 
• Strong commercial & contract management skills 
• Data-driven with strong analytical skills and AI proficiency (forecasting, reporting, modelling).  
• Proactive, resilient, solution- and result-oriented with the ability to operate in ambiguity. 
• Negotiation skills, supplier management and financial acumen. 
• Process Improvement with a risk and compliance mindset. 
• English fluency required; French and Portuguese language skills are an asset.  
• Ability to influence and work collaboratively in cross-functional and multicultural environments 

Nice to Have: 

• Internal sourcing processes knowledge 
• Category-specific technical knowledge 
• Skills in using IT ordering tools such as Ariba, SAP, Oracle, etc.

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.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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