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What you'll be doing...The Category 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 and Contract Management and Supplier Performance Management.
What you will be doing:
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.
Performing analysis of financial and business data related to supplier proposals and capability assessments to support the development of Verizon supply base.
Developing, managing and leading the cross-functional teams (CFT), running strategic sourcing processes, contract negotiation, and contract administration.
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.
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.
Support 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.
Relevant work experience in Strategic Sourcing.
Even better if you have one or more of the following:
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.
Knowledge/experience in IT/Technology sourcing.
Certifications in CPSM/CPM/CIPS/CSCP.Ability to define and develop work products and deliverables.
Ability to support engagement in conducting interviews and coordinating business workshops.
Ability to work independently 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? 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.
We offer generous paid time off benefits to help you manage your work-life balance.
Verizon provides training and development for all levels to help you enhance your skills.
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 workingIn 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 Hours37.5
Diversity and InclusionWe'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.
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