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.
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