Head of Ms Sourcing Category Solution

Ericsson; Sesto Fiorentino; In loco; EUR 90.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading telecommunications company is seeking a Head of MS Sourcing Category Solution in Sesto Fiorentino. This role involves defining strategic service procurement strategies, engaging with stakeholders, and driving cross-functional collaboration. Applicants should have over 10 years of experience in sourcing, strong leadership skills, and a relevant educational background. The position offers opportunities for innovation and influence within a global company.

Servizi

Flexible working

Professional growth opportunities

Innovative environment

Competenze

• 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or commercial roles focused on network managed service procurement.
• Ability to engage and influence senior business stakeholders.
• High level of strategic thinking and business insight.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Mansioni

• Partner with stakeholders to understand service needs.
• Translate business strategies into sourcing strategies.
• Identify and unlock value opportunities.
• Collaborate across regions to ensure best practices.
• Manage supplier performance and relationships.

Conoscenze

Strategic sourcing

Commercial insight

Analytical capability

Leadership skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Engineering

Master’s or MBA

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

We are looking for a strategic

• Head of MS Sourcing Category Solution to join NW&MS sourcing organization under GFGO Group Sourcing. This role is essential in determining how we deliver value through external service providers by translating network business and customer needs into strategic and cost-effective third-party service solutions.
• Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Business Engagement_ Partner early with stakeholders across Managed Service (MS) and Sourcing Market Areas to understand service requirements and business priorities.
• Translate MS business strategies and customer service solutions into actionable sourcing strategies.
• Influence demand shaping and support make-versus-buy decisions with commercial and strategic insight.
• Align sourcing strategies across MAs to ensure global consistency and local applicability.

• Value Creation & Supplier Innovation_ Identify and unlock value opportunities through total cost of ownership analysis, volume leverage, supplier innovation, and performance improvement.
• Promote supplier-enabled innovation to support new service models and differentiated customer experiences.

• Cross-Market & Cross-Functional Collaboration_ Act as a sourcing integrator across regions, ensuring the sharing of best practices and applicability of solutions between Market Areas.
• Work closely with Category Managers, Legal, Compliance, Finance, and other support functions to enable sourcing success.

Key Outcomes Expected

• Effective translation of business and customer requirements into scalable, compliant, and cost-efficient third-party service solutions.

• Consistent collaboration with multiple Market Areas to validate applicability of service solutions and support global-to-local alignment.

• Demonstrated cost savings and value generation
• Improved stakeholder satisfaction through timely engagement, strategic guidance, and delivery of impactful sourcing outcomes.
• Increased supplier performance in service delivery, innovation, and compliance through proactive relationships and performance management in agreement with MAs
• Contribution to sourcing maturity, agility, and innovation by influencing ways of working and best practices across functions and geographies.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or commercial roles or a delivery role, with a strong focus on network managed service (MS) procurement
• Demonstrated ability to engage and influence senior business stakeholders and translate commercial requirements into sourcing actions
• Relevant Ericsson portfolio knowledge
• High level of strategic thinking, analytical capability, and business insight
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to drive cross-functional collaboration across cultures and geographies
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Engineering, or related field;
  Master’s or MBA is a plus
• Telecom / technology industry experience preferred but not required

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a sourcing transformation in a global telecommunications company with a strong focus on innovation and value creation.
• Lead service procurement strategies that directly influence business success and customer outcomes.
• Collaborate with diverse, cross-regional teams and industry-leading suppliers.
• Enjoy a culture that supports flexible working, professional growth, and high-impact performance.

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Job Details

• Primary country and city: Sweden (SE) || Stockholm
• Job details: Sourcing Business Partner
• Job Stage: Job Stage 8
• Primary Recruiter: Menna Belacevic
• Hiring Manager: Luana De Bortoli