Ericsson

Strategic Sourcing Graduate

Ericsson  •  Reading, GB (Onsite)  •  21 hours ago
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Job Description

Join our Team

Why Ericsson?

Every day, billions of people rely on Ericsson technology to stay connected. Behind those connections are sourcing professionals who build supplier partnerships and commercial agreements that enable Ericsson to deliver products and services worldwide.

This opportunity is designed for emerging talent looking to gain hands-on experience in sourcing, supplier management, commercial negotiations, and business operations.

About the Opportunity

Join Ericsson’s sourcing team supporting Networks & Managed Services activities in the UK and Ireland.

Working closely with sourcing professionals and suppliers, you’ll gain hands-on experience in supplier management, sourcing projects, commercial negotiations, and procurement processes that support Ericsson’s customer operations.

What You’ll Do

  • Support sourcing projects and supplier engagement activities
  • Assist with supplier qualification and onboarding processes
  • Participate in RFx preparation and execution activities
  • Support commercial and contract negotiations
  • Analyse supplier performance and sourcing opportunities
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders on sourcing requirements

Who You Are

  • Recently graduated or in the early stages of your professional career
  • Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Procurement, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or a related field
  • Strong interest in sourcing and supplier management
  • Strong analytical and communication skills
  • Comfortable working in a multicultural environment
  • Curious, proactive, and eager to learn

What You’ll Gain

  • Real sourcing experience from day one
  • Exposure to supplier management and commercial negotiations
  • Experience working on sourcing projects in a global organisation
  • Opportunities to learn from experienced sourcing professionals
  • Collaboration with colleagues across countries and functions
  • Practical experience in strategic sourcing and supplier management

Program Highlights

  • 6-month paid assignment
  • Location: Reading, UK
  • Designed as an immersive experience, with regular office collaboration helping you learn faster, build stronger connections, and become an active part of the team.

Why join Ericsson?At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build solutions never seen before 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.

What happens once you apply?Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive 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.

Primary country and city: United Kingdom (GB) || Reading

Req ID: 788165

Ericsson

About Ericsson

The future of mobile isn’t on the horizon, it’s happening now. At Ericsson, we’re building the foundation for an open network ecosystem where industries, developers, and enterprises thrive.

The convergence of 5G, AI, cloud, and network APIs isn’t just a technological shift; it’s a transformation that is redefining industries and enhancing everyday life. Open, programmable networks are enabling real-time innovation and unlocking new business models across the globe.

Imagine a world where developers can dynamically access network capabilities on demand, where enterprises don’t just use connectivity but shape it. This isn’t a distant vision, it’s the ecosystem we’re creating today.

Collaboration fuels everything we do. By working across industries, we’re designing a future where connectivity isn’t just seamless. It’s intelligent, programmable, and transformative.

The shift is happening. Are you part of it?

Industry
Telecommunications
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Kista, SE
Year Founded
1876
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