Scouting manager

About this opportunity:

Ericsson Antenna System is building regional Supply chains for several key product and component areas. And we are now looking for a Senior Supplier Scouting Manager to lead Ericsson s Supplier scouting and development activities in India.
You will be a key player in our ambition to find & develop new supply sources to improve cost competitiveness and supply chain resilience.

What you will do:
Your main responsibility is to find & develop new supply sources in the region. You will identify regional capabilities and companies, matching them towards Ericsson s need and build up a Supply chain for identified categories within your region.
You will analyze the local market to get a holistic understanding of given requirements and conditions.
You will scout and identify suppliers and in close collaboration with category groups and partners (R&D and Product Management) ensure to build capabilities to meet right cost, quality, and capacity.

To be successful in the role you must have

Education: Technical or commercial background
Experience: Strong sourcing background
Knowledge:
o Market insights
o Sourcing Process
o Sourcing Compliance
o Supplier onboarding
o Ericsson Portfolio
o Business Understanding

Skills:
o Stakeholder Management
o Supplier Management