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About the Role
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Job Description
The Strategic Sourcing Consultant position is responsible for the development and execution of sourcing strategies to leverage relationships across the enterprise to achieve the best total value.
* 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.
* 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.
* Developing, managing and leading the cross-functional teams (CFT), running strategic sourcing processes, contract negotiation, contract administration including utilizing sourcing systems, supervising supplier performance, analyzing financial data, business planning, administration, and analysis.
* Leading 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.
* 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, with oversight regarding supplier relationship management.
Requirements
* Bachelor's degree.
* Relevant work experience in Strategic Sourcing or Supply Chain/Procurement.
* Knowledge of the legal language, terminologies related to contracting.
* Willingness to work a flexible shift to meet work project completion requirements.
* Willingness to continuously learn new tools, solutions, and emerging technologies.
Preferred Qualifications
* Master's degree.
* Certifications in CPSM/CPM/CIPS/CSCP.
* Ability to define and develop work products and deliverables, contribute to 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.
* Certification in Lean Six Sigma.
About Verizon
We are a 'pay for performance' company and your contribution is rewarded through competitive salaries, performance-based incentives and an employee Stock Program.
* Market competitive benefits delivered by some of the best providers.
* Full spectrum of health and wellbeing resources, including a first in-class Employee Assistance Program.
* Generous paid time off benefits to help you manage your work life balance and opportunities for flexible working arrangements*
* Training and development for all levels, to help you enhance your skills and develop your career.
* Participation in volunteering opportunities as part of our environmental, community and sustainability commitment.
*subject to business approval
Work Environment
In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager.
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.