At Verizon, you can work for a company that tackles 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.
About this Role:
This Strategic Sourcing Consultant position is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies to leverage relationships across the enterprise to achieve the best total value.
* Effectively manage the seven steps of the sourcing process: Spend analysis, Market Research, Supplier Due Diligence, Sourcing Strategy, RFX Management, Bid Analysis, and Contract Management and Supplier Performance Management.
* Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, core competencies using industry cost models, RFX development and execution, proposal evaluation, total cost of ownership, and supplier selection recommendation.
* Perform analysis of financial and business data related to supplier proposals and capability assessments to support the development of Verizon's supply base.
* Develop, manage, and lead cross-functional teams, running strategic sourcing processes, contract negotiation, contract administration, and analyzing financial data.
Key Responsibilities:
* 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.
* Supporting the growth of our Supply Chain Management practice by contributing to collateral development and methodology.
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.
* Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.
* Relevant work experience in Strategic Sourcing.
* Knowledge of legal language and 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.