Supplier Relationship Manager
Ericsson
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Location: Plano, TX
Ericsson Inc. does not sponsor US work authorizations for this job position including H-1B, O-1, L-1 and TN. Ericsson also does not hire F-1’s working on EAD for this position.
Ericsson is hiring a Supplier Relationship Manager, a key role with direct impact on the company’s risk exposure, financial performance, and customer relationships. This position is critical in ensuring the successful execution of customer projects by maintaining a strong, compliant, and reliable supplier base.
Through effective contract management, negotiation, compliance oversight, and relationship building, the SRM will drive supplier performance and resolve sourcing-to-payment issues across the project lifecycle.
This role collaborates cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, Operations, Customer Units, Commercial Management, and Risk Management to proactively address challenges and deliver business outcomes.
What you will do:
- Manage supplier-facing contracts to ensure alignment with organizational goals
- Ensure full compliance with contractual terms and conditions
- Settle legal disputes between Ericsson and suppliers, working closely with internal legal teams
- Draft, send, and manage legal notifications as required by contract terms
- Resolve contract and payment disputes with suppliers in a timely and effective manner
- Maintain and continuously refine sourcing processes to support a strong and reliable supplier base
- Mitigate risks by reviewing and strengthening supplier contractual language; proactively identify potential risk areas
- Address and resolve issues within the purchase-to-pay (P2P) process to ensure smooth operations
- Support successful project delivery through strategic supplier engagement and management
The skills you bring:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Law, Finance, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, procurement, or sourcing
- Strong organization and tracking capabilities
- High level of self-motivation and ownership
- Solid understanding of legal processes
- Experience with financial processes and systems
- Proven ability to conduct and apply risk assessments
- Expertise in contract settlement and negotiation
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and drive initiatives forward
- Commitment to continual improvement and process optimization
What happens once you apply?
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Ericsson uses a merit-based hiring approach that values people with different experiences, perspectives and skillsets. We truly believe this approach drives innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, learn more.
If you need assistance or to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Ericsson at hr.direct.mana@ericsson.com.
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned.
Primary country and city: United States (US) || Plano
Job details: Strategic Sourcing Manager
Compensation and Benefits at Ericsson
At Ericsson, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive package to help with your individual needs and goals.
Short-Term Variable Compensation Plan: Your pay also includes the opportunity for an annual bonus. Actual bonus payouts are based on performance of the business against the unit’s objectives, individual performance, and the individual bonus target. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply.
Your Health
Ericsson offers excellent health benefits including the choice of three medical plan options and a dental plan option that allow an employee to select the level of coverage that suits their needs. Employees will receive company credits in an amount equal to the cost that Ericsson pays toward the cost of their medical and dental premiums for themselves and eligible covered dependents.
Your Financial Security
We invest in both your short and long-term financial wellbeing. The Ericsson US 401(k) Plan offers an automatic 3% company contribution and Ericsson matches $1 for every $1 you put into the 401(k) Plan on the first 3% of your eligible pay, plus 50 cents on every $1 on the next 2% of eligible pay. When you contribute at least 5% of eligible pay, you are receiving Ericsson’s full matching contributions. Matching and company automatic contributions stop when your total eligible pay for the year reaches the IRS limits. Employees will also receive company credits in an amount equal to the cost of basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage, as well as short-term and long-term disability coverage. Employees also have the option to participate in Ericsson’s Stock Purchase Plan.
Your Time
Your work-life balance is important to us. New employees are provided a minimum of 15 days of accrued vacation, up to 3 personal days per year, 11 annual holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time, and 80 hours of sick time annually. Please note paid time off is pro-rated based on the employee’s start date. Furthermore, Ericsson provides up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.
Additional Benefits
Ericsson offers many other company-paid benefits such as financial wellness programs, educational assistance, matching gifts, and recognition programs.