*you'll love this role!*:
we are now looking for a sourcing manager - quotation services. In this role, you will plan, execute and conclude request for quotations with suppliers by supporting across global sourcing teams. Also, you will manage tail spend for indirect spend category.
The position is based in mexico and will report to the head of sourcing shared services americas and works in close alignment with the team in bucharest.
*your daily activities are*:
- create, plan and execute rfqs with suppliers following stakeholders requests.
- negotiate commercial terms (price, delivery date, payment terms) obtain better pricing conditions/discounts.
- conduct opportunity analysis for low risk and/or low value spend management and scout for better suppliers.
- liaise with the internal customers to understand their requirements and close them in the given time frame.
- perform & interpret basic spend analytics in order to identify the best available market price for the ongoing project.
- carry out all reporting requirements (process/project status, progress, efficiency, savings etc.) accurately and within the specified time scales.
- tail spend management activities like vendor/supplier consolidation, localized spot-buys, catalogues.
- ensure compliance to sourcing process for all spot-buys requests.
- develop and update the working procedures periodically.
*the main skills we require are*:
- negotiation and communication skills (background: procurement buyer).
- judgement and decision making.
- persuasion and influencing skills.
- critical thinking.
- strong written and oral communication skills are needed.
- accuracy and attention to detail.
- ability to work effectively in teams as well as independently, within tight deadlines.
- advanced excel and powerpoint skills.
- 3+ years’ experience in customer and/or supplier facing roles.
Be able to handle a request end-to-end (from receiving the request to closure of the negotiation).
- knowledge of negotiation tactics and sourcing specific tools (tco, clean sheet etc.).
- strong command of a foreign language other than english to facilitate communication with suppliers (optional, however portuguese language skill represents a plus).
*why join ericsson?*:
at ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build never seen before solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
*what happens once you apply?*:
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