Graduate Sourcing Analyst - 6-Month Paid Placement

Ericsson GmbH; Reading; On-site; GBP 13,392 - 20,088; Full time

Job summary

Ericsson GmbH in Reading, UK, offers an immersive sourcing internship designed for recent graduates or early-career professionals. You will gain hands-on experience across supplier management, sourcing projects, and commercial negotiations within a global organisation.

Join a team supporting Networks & Managed Services activities in the UK and Ireland, collaborating with colleagues across countries to learn, contribute, and grow in strategic sourcing and supplier management.

Qualifications

• Recently graduated or in the early stages of your professional career.
• Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Procurement, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong interest in sourcing and supplier management.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a multicultural environment.
• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing projects and supplier engagement activities.
• Assist with supplier qualification and onboarding processes.
• Participate in RFx preparation and execution activities.
• Support commercial and contract negotiations.
• Analyse supplier performance and sourcing opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on sourcing requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Curious & proactive

Multicultural collaboration

Education

Business Administration / Supply Chain / Procurement / Economics / Finance / Engineering (related field)

Job description

Ericsson GmbH in Reading, UK, offers an immersive sourcing internship designed for recent graduates or early-career professionals. You will gain hands-on experience across supplier management, sourcing projects, and commercial negotiations within a global organisation.

Join a team supporting Networks & Managed Services activities in the UK and Ireland, collaborating with colleagues across countries to learn, contribute, and grow in strategic sourcing and supplier management.