**Why join Ericsson?**
We are a world leader in the rapidly changing environment of communications technology - by providing hardware, software, and services to enable the full value of connectivity.
You'll play a part in using your skills and creativity to push the boundaries of what's possible. To build never-seen-before solutions to some of the world's toughest problems.
Join a team of like-minded innovators driven to go beyond the status quo to build what's next.
At Ericsson, you can be an **explorer**, a **change maker** and a **force for good**.
**Our purpose**:To create connections that **make the unimaginable possible.**
**Our vision**:A world where limitless connectivity improves lives, redefines business and pioneers a sustainable future.
**Our values**:Our culture is built on over a century of courageous decisions, in a place where co-creation and collaboration are embedded in the walls and where our core values of **professionalism, respect, perseverance **and** integrity** shine through in everything we do.
**About this opportunity**
We are now looking for a committed and motivated Strategic Sourcing Manager Trainee to join our organization in Rome (Italy). As a core member of our sourcing team, you will report to the 'Head of MA ICT Consultancy' and you will drive profitable business for Ericsson through proactive supplier development and management based on the Global Sourcing Strategy for the Categories involved (R&D; IT Consultants; System Integration), customer, stakeholder & business needs.
Our focus is on lean and agile ways of working. We organize in multi-functional teams where diversity, knowledge sharing, and collaboration create true innovation.
This role is involved not only in local business but also at global level in other Countries, managing remotely Strategic Sourcing Manager duties.
**You'll get the opportunity to**
- See how to qualify and negotiate supplier agreements for the purchase of Services, while actively managing the supplier relationships considering business contribution, performance, and risk in line with your responsibility for the commercial agreements.
- Prepare & execute the RFX process, working closely with Sourcing team members and our Compliance Officer.
- Evaluate and select and manage suppliers in line with our supplier strategy; corporate and Compliance requirements.
- Conduct supplier negotiation aligning the line of responsibility in Sourcing organization
- Ensure supplier agreement implementation
- Contribute to the long-term business
- Contribute to the Category strategy definition and implementation.
**Key skills**
- Education: Last year of University Degree in finance or economy
- Domain experience: System Integration Services; IT Consultancy Services, Telco Processes knowledge
- English language professional level B2 & Italian native language.
**What we offer**
Interns:
Interns who join us will enjoy an outstanding chance to make connections, to make change, to make a real difference. We are always looking for interns to become permanent members of our Ericsson team, so you'll have the opportunity to discuss your future with us during your internship.
Grads:
As our future grads, we'll give you the freedom to think big and the capability to fulfill your potential at Ericsson. We are always looking for graduates with inquiring minds who can contribute to our industry-leading solutions and help shape the future of connectivity.
To put it simply, we change how people, businesses and societies connect - and the results are genuinely exciting, challenging and often, awe-inspiring.
**What happens once you apply?**
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At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and creativity 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.