Strategic Sourcing Intern: Data, Spend & Optimization

Ericsson; Tlalnepantla; On-site; MXN 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Ericsson is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Student to support the Network Services team in LatAm North. You will assist with supplier onboarding, contract negotiations, performance and spend data analysis, and broader process improvements.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive sourcing initiatives, maintain dashboards, and contribute to data-driven decisions. Strong English and analytical abilities are essential for success in a multicultural setup.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Able to organize multiple tasks with attention to detail.
• Effective communication and stakeholder coordination.
• Advanced English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing activities by coordinating supplier quotations, collecting commercial information, and maintaining sourcing project trackers.
• Assist Strategic Sourcing Managers throughout sourcing projects by preparing RFQs, comparing supplier proposals, and consolidating bid evaluations.
• Review and follow up on Change Requests (CRs), ensuring proper documentation, approvals, supplier feedback, and status tracking.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to obtain quotations, clarify commercial requirements, and support project timelines.
• Support supplier onboarding activities, including collection, validation, and tracking of required compliance documentation.
• Assist in supplier compliance reviews, including legal, tax, labor, and regulatory documentation requirements applicable in Mexico.
• Maintain and update sourcing dashboards, spend reports, savings trackers, and project status reports using Excel, Power BI, and AI-enabled tools.
• Analyze procurement and spend data to identify trends, opportunities for process improvements, and reporting insights.
• Support the administration and organization of sourcing documentation, contracts, supplier records, and project files.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Finance, Legal, Operations, Deployment, and Project Management to support procurement initiatives.
• Participate in continuous improvement and automation initiatives aimed at increasing sourcing efficiency and data quality.

Skills

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Data analysis concepts

Team collaboration

Advanced English

Tools

Power BI

AI-enabled tools

Job description

Ericsson is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Student to support the Network Services team in LatAm North. You will assist with supplier onboarding, contract negotiations, performance and spend data analysis, and broader process improvements.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive sourcing initiatives, maintain dashboards, and contribute to data-driven decisions. Strong English and analytical abilities are essential for success in a multicultural setup.