Ph3Head of Sourcing CU WEU – Ericsson /h3 pLocation: Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain (Primary city). Based in one of the CU WEU countries – final location confirmed during selection. /p h3About the Role /h3 pEricsson seeks a Head of Sourcing for Customer Unit West Europe (CU WEU) in Market Area EMEA. The role leads sourcing strategy across multiple countries, ensuring speed, cost‑effectiveness, and long‑term value creation. It is a key member of the EMEA Sourcing Leadership Team, reporting to the Head of Sourcing EMEA. /p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 ul liEnd‑to‑end sourcing accountability for all third‑party procurement (3PP), overseeing execution across teams. /li liCollaborate with stakeholders and sourcing functions to translate product/customer solution requirements into strategies, manage sourcing plans, and drive cost and delivery performance. /li liManage total spend, drive cost, supplier efficiency, and quality in line with company profitability targets. /li liLead sourcing compliance EHS agenda across the unit and supplier base, managing risk and implementing preventative actions. /li liPromote business opportunities through optimized value extraction, supplier innovation, market insight, and sourcing strategies. /li liEngage and support EMEA domains, sourcing category teams, and other stakeholders on sales opportunities and business readiness. /li liDrive supplier business intelligence, benchmarking practice, and category market knowledge to establish a cost‑effective marketplace. /li liDefine and drive sourcing vision, strategy, and targets aligned with stakeholders and category strategies. /li liBuild a high‑performing team, setting efficient ways of working following Ericsson’s leadership framework. /li liUphold uncompromising integrity and act as an impartial party seeking the best solution for Ericsson. /li liDemonstrate and model Ericsson core values, ethical and responsible business practices. /li /ul h3What You Will Bring /h3 ul liDegree in Administration, Economics, Technology, or equivalent experience. /li li10+ years sourcing experience in various domains, including 3+ years in leadership roles. /li liDeep experience in telecommunications. /li liProficiency in sourcing practice, process, and strategy. /li liProven leadership behaviors, including leading diverse, cross‑country teams. /li liStrong negotiation skills. /li liAbility to influence internal and external partners and drive objective decision‑making. /li /ul h3Travel Requirements /h3 pOccasional travel is required. /p h3Why Join Ericsson? /h3 pEricsson offers an outstanding opportunity to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what is possible, build solutions for some of the world’s toughest problems, and work alongside diverse innovators striving to craft the next generation of technology. /p h3Next Steps /h3 pClick here to learn about Ericsson’s typical hiring process. /p h3Equal Opportunity Statement /h3 pEricsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We champion diversity and inclusion in everything we do. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr