Sourcing Manager

Tele2 Sweden AB; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 669,600 - 892,800; Full time

Job summary

Tele2 Sweden AB is seeking a Sourcing Manager to join their Network Sourcing team. In this role, you will drive strategic sourcing initiatives across mobile and fixed network categories, ensuring cost efficiency and effective risk management.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' experience in strategic sourcing, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and fluency in both Swedish and English. The position offers a collaborative environment where your contributions will directly impact the company's performance.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement.
• Solid experience with different agreement types and pricing models.
• Proven experience leading sourcing projects end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for cost efficiency.
• Lead competitive bidding processes and contract negotiations.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical skills

Relationship building

Education

Relevant university degree or equivalent experience

Job description

We’re currently looking for a Sourcing Manager to join the Network Sourcing team at Tele2, a role with real impact at the core of our telecom infrastructure. You’ll work across both mobile and fixed network categories, driving strategic sourcing initiatives and shaping key supplier partnerships. You will report to Jonas Carlsson, Manager Network Sourcing, and be part of a collaborative team where your expertise directly influences business performance and future network capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies, securing cost efficiency, quality, and effective risk management.
• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to ensure best value and long‑term partnerships.
• Lead competitive bidding processes (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs) and drive contract negotiations.
• Create value through cost optimization, supplier innovation, and total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis.
• Monitor supplier performance against KPIs, resolving escalations and ensuring business continuity.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with teams such as technology, operations, finance, legal, and sustainability to align sourcing with business needs.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, legal, regulatory, and sustainability requirements.
• Provide market insights, spend analysis, and data‑driven recommendations to support strategic decisions.
• Support and mentor team members, contributing to the development of sourcing capabilities across the organization.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement.
• Solid experience working with different agreement types and pricing models across hardware, software, services, and outsourcing.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Proven experience leading sourcing projects end‑to‑end.
• Experience from telecom operators is a plus, but not a requirement.
• A positive personality with a structured way of working and thrives in building relationships.
• Fluency in both Swedish and English, written and spoken.
• Strong analytical skills and a well‑developed commercial mindset.
• A relevant university degree or equivalent experience.

As a person, you thrive in a dynamic environment, adapt quickly to change, and enjoy solving complex challenges with a pragmatic and results‑oriented approach.