Description
When you join Verizon:
Verizon is one of the world’s leading providers of technology and communications services, transforming the way we connect across the globe. We’re a diverse network of people driven by our shared ambition to shape a better future. Here, we have the ability to learn and grow at the speed of technology, and the space to create within every role. Together, we are moving the world forward - and you can too. Dream it. Build it. Do it here.
What you’ll be doing...:
At Verizon, you can work for a company that takes on the world’s toughest challenges. We’re creating solutions that help businesses optimize their operations, families connect from anywhere, and whole communities leave smaller, greener footprints. It takes vision. It takes focus. That’s why we’re bringing together the brightest minds and latest technologies - to push boundaries, drive real change, and create a brighter future for all. This is the kind of work we do. And you can be part of it.
- Manage the company’s passive product suppliers and ensure supplier contracts are managed and maintained on ARIBA.
- Generate and implement category management sourcing strategies with business partners and with category intelligence team.
- Analyze and calculate annual spend and annual cost savings opportunities.
- Prepare and agree supplier negotiation strategies. Conduct contract negotiations with supplier and appropriate Verizon teams, and secure profitable deals for Verizon.
- Lead RFX projects for product tenders and collaborate with team stakeholders.
- Optimize sourcing procedures to attain maximum efficiency - question the day to day activities that can deliver further improvements.
- Build and foster Verizon US team relationships with business stakeholders and with your peers.
- Lead supplier performance business reviews locally and virtually.
- Perform cost and scenario analysis, as well as pricing benchmarking.
- Discover and partner with trustworthy suppliers.
- Ability to execute projects from beginning to end with emphasis on attention to detail. Item pricing and item data management is an essential function within this role.
- Experience in summarizing and presenting scope of work and supplier selection solutions to internal clients.
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 or relevant work experience.
- Experience within Category Sourcing, Procurement or Supply Chain.
- Experience working within the electronic manufacturing or the telecommunications industry.
Even better if you have one or more of the following:
- Master's degree.
- BSc degree in supply chain management, business administration or other appropriate qualification
- Certifications in CPSM/CPM/CIPS/CSCP.
- Ability to draft the Statement of works, Master agreements and Amendments independently.
- Lean Six Sigma experience.
- Project Management experience.
- Experience in using ERP systems with SAP experience being an advantage.
- Experience with leading meetings, conference calls or give presentations to various size audiences.
- Comfortable with figures and analyzing/interpreting data. Proficient in excel/powerpoint and reporting tools.
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. We create an opportunity for us all to share in the success of Verizon and the value we help to create through this broad-based discretionary equity award 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, to empower you to make positive health decisions.
- 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, from funding towards education assistance, award-winning training, online development tools and access to industry research.
- 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 m