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SOURCING MANAGER 1-00034191
Job:  Sourcing Primary
Location: US-CA-San
Jose Schedule: Full-time
Unposting Date: 20th -May-2011
Job Type: Standard
Number of Openings: 1

DESCRIPTION
SOURCING MANAGER 1
-Drive all sourcing related activities within Ericsson Silicon Valley such as pre-studies, projects, claims, quality issues, etc for assigned suppliers;
-Lead and implement commodity strategy development and ensure alignment with the company’s overall strategy. Research and understand the relevant markets and cost drivers and recommend strategies;

-Address all aspects of commodity management including procurement support, commodity business plans, market trends, commodity availability and pricing assessments;

-Evaluate and select new suppliers in co-operation with commodity mgmt, product management, supply and engineering;

-Lead and coordinate regional Commodity Management Teams (CMT) and report to local Commodity Management Team Steering Group and global CMT teams;

-Anticipate in the company’s VPA (Volume Purchasing Agreement) process;

-Implement and maintain a Supplier Governance Model where applicable;

-Maintain sourcing master data related to assigned products and suppliers;

-Negotiate and implement agreements for assigned commodities;

-Serve as escalation point for general supplier performance where applicable for Ericsson Silicon Valley and its parent company for local suppliers.

Qualifications
-Ability to move between strategic thinking and driving detailed execution;

- Experienced in creation, negotiation, and administration of contracts;

- Strong analytical, research, negotiation, and presentation skills;

- Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at any level;

- Ability to drive aggressive implementation plans and schedules;

- Must be able to problem solve and handle multiple tasks effectively’

- Good understanding of industry trends and advances in sourcing;

- Demonstrated competency in the procurement process and the practical application of ethical business practices. Strong business skills;

- Ability to influence and manage across geographical and organizational boundaries;

- Excellent Excel spreadsheet skills plus experience with SAP and Agile applications.

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