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About this opportunity

Ericsson is the leading mobile communications manufacturer driving global 5G journey. Our factory (around 350 employee) in Timisoara is the main factory, where production of 5G Antenna technology takes place for customers around the globe.
Currently, we’re seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager for indirect materials.


What you will do

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  Manages the supply base of indirect supplier for the plant in Timisoara
• Defines and implements local management strategies;
• Conducts market research for new technologies;
• Leads negotiations with suppliers on costs, quality and delivery reliability;
• Implements and applies procedures related to the acquisition of new suppliers in terms of quality, continuous improvement and manufacturing process;
• Supports the Procurement Purchasing Department in strategic issues with suppliers;
• Prepares reports on approved suppliers, when necessary;
• Plans medium to long-term activities to improve and stabilize quality
• Participates in internal and external audits in the field of production and quality assurance;
• Ensures compliance with procedures and working instructions within the subordinate departments;
• Participates in the process of creating and/or modifying procedures and working instructions for the department for which he/she is responsible;
• Provides a climate of communication and encouragement that contributes to the achievement of the established objectives.

You will bring

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  University degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering or business administration;
• More than 5 years of professional experience in strategic purchasing;
• Experience in Sourcing/ Purchasing area.
• Experience in mobile communication or automotive is an advantage;
• Very good organizational, communication and coordination skills, commitment, presentation skills, as well as experience in conflict management;
• Team player, customer and quality oriented, structured and results oriented;
• IT (MS Office), experience with ERP systems;
• Languages: English (fluent)

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