At Verizon, you have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on how people live, work and play. We power and empower connection by bringing together the brightest minds and latest technologies to drive innovation, creativity and impact in the world.
We are looking for a Strategic Sourcing Consultant to join our team. This role is responsible for developing and executing 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 and contract management. Your skills and expertise will help us maintain our market-leading position.
In this role, you will work in an agile way, switching between categories with a large supply base to meet business demands. You will identify and evaluate potential suppliers, core competencies using industry cost models, develop and execute RFXs, and analyze financial and business data related to supplier proposals.
You will also lead cross-functional teams, run strategic sourcing processes, negotiate contracts, and execute supplier relationship management activities. You will support the growth of our Supply Chain Management practice by contributing to collateral development and methodology.
We are looking for a strategic problem solver who pays attention to detail and acts as a change agent. You should be an excellent relationship builder with good interpersonal skills, able to think both creatively and analytically.
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelors degree or four or more years of work experience in Strategic Sourcing, knowledge of legal language and contracting terminologies, and a willingness to learn new tools and solutions. Certifications in CPSM/CPM/CIPS/CSCP, Lean Six Sigma, and experience in Ariba, SAP, Google Suite and Microsoft Suite applications are a plus.
If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet every qualification listed above.