Job Description
When you join Verizon
You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the V Team Life.
Strategic Sourcing Specialist position is responsible for the development and execution of sourcing strategies to use relationships across the enterprise to achieve the best total value. You’ll be required to effectively manage the seven steps of the sourcing process including Spend analysis, Market Research, Supplier Due Diligence, Sourcing Strategy, RFX Management, Bid Analysis and Contract Management and Supplier Performance Management. You’ll be creating sourcing strategies that get us the materials and services we need, at the right price, time, and quality; and in parallel mitigate risk. Our purchasing power combined with your skills and expertise will help us maintain our market-leading position. Play an important role in making our Supply Chain practice a World-Class organization.
Working in an Agile way, switching between categories with a large supply base to meet business demands.
Identifying and evaluating the 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.
Supporting development, and management of the cross-functional teams (CFT), supporting strategic sourcing processes, contract negotiation, contract administration including utilizing sourcing systems, supervising supplier performance, analyzing financial data, business planning, administration, and analysis.
Supporting negotiations on the contract terms with the suppliers at Senior Management level and executing the contract in liaison with the Legal and Contract Management Team that bring in best possible cost service guarantee and develop “win-win” strategies that achieve sustainable relationships with suppliers.
Executing supplier relationship management activities for key assigned suppliers within the assigned categories, with oversight regarding supplier relationship management.
What we’re looking for...
You are self-driven, great at networking and an absolute team player. You are adaptable and thrive in a changing and dynamic environment and can work with diverse individuals collaboratively. You will also be an excellent relationship builder with good interpersonal skills.
You'll need to have:
Bachelor’s degree and a relevant work experience.
Even better if you have one or more of the following:
Ability to draft the Statement of works/Master agreements/Amendments independently.
Experience in Ariba, SAP, Google Suite & Microsoft Suite applications.
Willingness to work a flexible shift to meet project completion requirements.
Willingness to continuously learn new tools, solutions, and emerging technologies.
Ability to lead meetings/conference calls and give presentations to large audiences.
Knowledge of data analysis, forecasting tools and ability to develop measurable insights from data.
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. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion page to learn more.
When you join Verizon
You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the V Team Life.
Strategic Sourcing Specialist position is responsible for the development and execution of sourcing strategies to use relationships across the enterprise to achieve the best total value. You’ll be required to effectively manage the seven steps of the sourcing process including Spend analysis, Market Research, Supplier Due Diligence, Sourcing Strategy, RFX Management, Bid Analysis and Contract Management and Supplier Performance Management. You’ll be creating sourcing strategies that get us the materials and services we need, at the right price, time, and quality; and in parallel mitigate risk. Our purchasing power combined with your skills and expertise will help us maintain our market-leading position. Play an important role in making our Supply Chain practice a World-Class organization.
Working in an Agile way, switching between categories with a large supply base to meet business demands.
Identifying and evaluating the 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.
Supporting development, and management of the cross-functional teams (CFT), supporting strategic sourcing processes, contract negotiation, contract administration including utilizing sourcing systems, supervising supplier performance, analyzing financial data, business planning, administration, and analysis.
Supporting negotiations on the contract terms with the suppliers at Senior Management level and executing the contract in liaison with the Legal and Contract Management Team that bring in best possible cost service guarantee and develop “win-win” strategies that achieve sustainable relationships with suppliers.
Executing supplier relationship management activities for key assigned suppliers within the assigned categories, with oversight regarding supplier relationship management.
What we’re looking for...
You are self-driven, great at networking and an absolute team player. You are adaptable and thrive in a changing and dynamic environment and can work with diverse individuals collaboratively. You will also be an excellent relationship builder with good interpersonal skills.
You'll need to have:
Bachelor’s degree and a relevant work experience.
Even better if you have one or more of the following:
Ability to draft the Statement of works/Master agreements/Amendments independently.
Experience in Ariba, SAP, Google Suite & Microsoft Suite applications.
Willingness to work a flexible shift to meet project completion requirements.
Willingness to continuously learn new tools, solutions, and emerging technologies.
Ability to lead meetings/conference calls and give presentations to large audiences.
Knowledge of data analysis, forecasting tools and ability to develop measurable insights from data.
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. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion page to learn more.
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