About this opportunity:
We are looking for a strong leader to join Ericsson Korea as Head of Sourcing Korea.
As the leader of the strategic services sourcing organization in Korea, this role plays a key role in planning and executing strategic sourcing activities to support Ericsson's business and network delivery objectives. The Head of Sourcing Korea is a member of the Korea Leadership Team and the local Business Partner Review Board, partnering closely with business stakeholders and suppliers to drive sourcing performance and long-term value creation.
What you will do:
• Lead the sourcing organization in Korea and manage strategic sourcing activities for network delivery and services• Serve as a strategic business partner in selecting and managing local service vendors and partners for installation, maintenance, and operations activities• Work closely with internal stakeholders from initial business needs through final delivery of goods and services• Develop and implement sourcing strategies, supplier performance management, and sourcing improvement initiatives• Oversee supplier identification, sourcing execution, contract negotiation, delivery planning, monitoring, and purchase execution• Drive early sourcing engagement in sales and project processes through participation in strategic sales and business forums• Support business units and functional stakeholders in strategy development, tender execution, contract negotiation, and supplier performance evaluation• Identify and drive cost-saving opportunities and value creation initiatives• Build and maintain a world-class supply base and sourcing organization• Lead, develop, and motivate a high-performing sourcing team through talent development and performance management• Ensure sourcing activities align with local laws, regulations, and Ericsson integrity standards
The skills you bring:
• 8+ years of sourcing, procurement, or related business experience, including substantial experience leading teams and managing sizable spend• Telecom industry experience with knowledge of network rollout, sourcing of services, and commercial and contract management is highly preferred• Proven experience leading sourcing organizations and managing local service provider ecosystems• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to balance short- and long-term priorities• Results-oriented mindset with a proven track record of driving sourcing performance, savings, and business results• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills across business units, suppliers, and geographies• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills across internal and external stakeholders• Strong understanding of sourcing governance, integrity, and compliance standards• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced and high-pressure environments• Strong understanding of local laws, regulations, and business practices in Korea• University degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field
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: Korea (the Republic of) (KR) || Seoul
Req ID: 784960
Skills Required
- 8+ years of sourcing, procurement, or related business experience
- Telecom industry experience
- University degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field
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Ericsson Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and mental‑health options are positioned as core benefits with multiple plan choices in key markets. Official materials explicitly emphasize healthcare breadth as part of “Life at Ericsson.”
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Retirement Support — 401(k) with employer matching in the U.S., pensions in some regions, and broad access to an ESPP indicate strong long‑term financial support. Company filings and AGM materials describe share programs and post‑employment benefits as ongoing pillars of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, sick leave, holidays, and paid volunteer time are highlighted alongside generous parental leave in various locations. Time‑off entitlements are presented as a strong component of the total rewards offering.
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Ericsson builds the digital connectivity the world relies on. Our technology underpins the mobile networks, platforms, and systems that billions of people, businesses, and societies depend on every day. We are a global leader in communications technology, delivering mobile network infrastructure, cloud software, and wireless connectivity solutions for service providers and enterprises worldwide. Our networks support connectivity across 180+ countries, helping power everyday communication as well as critical digital services at global scale. Connectivity has evolved far beyond consumer mobile use. Today, nearly 80% of the world’s population accesses the internet via mobile networks, and Ericsson is helping shape what comes next. We are advancing 5G and 5G Advanced, developing network APIs that open connectivity to the global developer ecosystem, and applying automation and AI to make networks more intelligent, efficient, and resilient. Ericsson was the first company to launch live 5G networks on five continents, and our 5G platform is now commercially live in 150+ networks across 60+ countries. We also support more than 36,000 enterprise customers, enabling secure, high-performance connectivity for industries such as manufacturing, aviation, logistics, utilities, and public safety, where reliability and performance are mission critical. Innovation is central to how we work. Ericsson has approximately 28,000 employees in research and development, backed by one of the strongest intellectual property portfolios in the industry with 60,000+ granted patents. Our engineers, researchers, and technologists work across 100+ global R&D sites, helping define how networks evolve and how digital infrastructure is built for the long term. As the world moves toward a mobile-first, AI-powered, and cloud-driven future, connectivity becomes the foundation for digital transformation across every industry. Ericsson is building that foundation, shaping the future of digital connectivity through technology that operates at global scale and supports real-world impact, today and for what comes next.
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