Category Sourcing Expert - IT Category

When you join Verizon

Verizon is one of the world’s leading providers of technology and communications services, transforming the way we connect around the world. We’re a human network that reaches across the globe and works behind the scenes. We anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together—lifting up our communities and striving to make an impact to move the world forward. If you’re fueled by purpose, and powered by persistence, explore a career with us. Here, you’ll discover the rigor it takes to make a difference and the fulfillment that comes with living the #NetworkLife.

What you’ll be doing...

The Strategic Sourcing Expert position is responsible for the development and execution of sourcing strategies to leverage relationships across the enterprise to achieve the best total value. You will effectively manage the seven steps of the sourcing process including Spend analysis, Market Research, Supplier Due Diligence, Sourcing Strategy, RFX Management, Bid Analysis, Contract Management, and Supplier Performance Management. Our purchasing power combined with your skills and expertise will help us maintain our market-leading position.

• Working in an agile way, switching between categories with a large supply base to meet business demands.
• Identifying and evaluating potential suppliers, core competencies using industry cost models, RFX development and execution, proposal evaluation, total cost of ownership, and supplier selection recommendation (upon partner approval and completion of successful negotiation and contracting).
• Performing analysis of financial and business data related to supplier proposals and capability assessments to support the development of Verizon supply base, including ownership and management of key suppliers and partners.
• Developing, managing, and leading cross-functional teams (CFT), running strategic sourcing processes, contract negotiation, and contract administration.
• Leading negotiations on the contract terms with suppliers at Senior Management level and executing the contract in liaison with the Legal and Contract Management Team.
• Creating sourcing strategies that get us the materials and services we need, at the right price and quality.
• Executing supplier relationship management activities for key assigned suppliers within the assigned categories.
• Supporting the growth of our Supply Chain Management practice by contributing to collateral development and methodology.

What we’re looking for...

You are a strategic problem solver who pays attention to detail and acts as a change agent. You will also be an excellent relationship builder with good interpersonal skills. You think both creatively and analytically. You'll need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience.
• Experience in Strategic Sourcing.
• Knowledge of the legal language and terminologies related to contracting.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• Master's degree.
• IT Sourcing, Supply chain, or Procurement experience.
• Certifications in CPSM/CPM/CIPS/CSCP.
• Certification in Lean Six Sigma.
• Ability to define and develop work products and deliverables, contribute to the structure of work products, and provide ideas for improvement.
• Ability to support engagement in conducting interviews, coordinating business workshops to collaborate with partners through Design Thinking approaches.
• Ability to work independently, as directly, with limited supervision.
• Experience in Ariba, SAP, Google Suite & Microsoft Suite applications.
• Ability to lead meetings/conference calls and give presentations to large audiences.

Why Verizon? Verizon is committed to maintaining a Total Rewards package which is competitive, valued by our employees, and differentiates us as an Employer of Choice.

• We are a ‘pay for performance’ company and your contribution is rewarded through competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and an employee Stock Program.
• Your benefits are market competitive and delivered by some of the best providers.
• You are provided with a full spectrum of health and wellbeing resources, including a first in-class Employee Assistance Program.
• We offer generous paid time off benefits to help you manage your work-life balance and opportunities for flexible working arrangements.
• Verizon provides training and development for all levels, to help you enhance your skills and develop your career.
• You will be able to take part in volunteering opportunities as part of our environmental, community, and sustainability commitment.

Your benefits package will vary depending on the country in which you work.

Where you’ll be working

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Diversity and Inclusion

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. #J-18808-Ljbffr