Strategic Sourcing Consultant - Device Marketing [Ireland]

 

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.

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What you’ll be doing...

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. 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.

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. This position will play a lead role in supporting Verizon's Device Marketing and Promotions businesses by supporting and enabling the teams to achieve the strategic and financial objectives of the business and the Strategic Sourcing group.

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  Design, develop, implement, and oversee high-end analytical solutions with a focus on leveraging strategic sourcing best practice, and category specific strategies and trends

• Assist in Identifying and evaluating 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).

• Perform 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.

• Assist category managers in 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.

• Support category managers with negotiations on contract terms with suppliers and assisting in executing contracts in liaison with the Legal and Contract Management Team.

• Execute supplier relationship management activities for key assigned suppliers within the assigned categories, with oversight regarding supplier relationship management.

• Create and maintain a data-driven taxonomy of managed expense that can be used to identify and monitor contract and OEM performance

• Maintain category benefit tracker and methodologies, ensuring accuracy of inputs and monitoring of changes in expected benefits

• Support mapping of E2E device lifecycle for the category, especially identifying, collating and analyzing relevant data, evaluating the total cost of ownership to both Verizon and the OEM, including customer acquisition and retention; identifying, quantifying and recommending margin improvement opportunities and programs.

• Build and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders throughout the category and enterprise, supporting and understanding their priorities and challenges

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. While creativity is essential, it’s also important to be capable of achieving results from that creativity.

You'll need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree or four or relevant work experience.

• Experience in Strategic Sourcing, or an analytical role supporting Sourcing or Supply Chain functions.

• Experience of the legal language, terminologies related to contracting.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• Master's degree.

• Certifications in CPSM/CPM/CIPS/CSCP.

• Certification in Lean Six Sigma.

• 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.

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.

• subject to business approval

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.

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 manager.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

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. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion page to learn more.

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