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What you'll be doing...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. 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, Contract Management, and Supplier Performance Management. Our purchasing power combined with your skills and expertise will help us maintain our market-leading position.
Working in an agile way, switching between categories with a large supply base to meet business demands.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.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 cross-functional teams, running strategic sourcing processes, contract negotiation, and administration.Leading negotiations on the contract terms with 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.Supporting 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 or relevant work experience.Strategic Sourcing or Category Sourcing Management experience.Knowledge of the legal language and 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.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.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 and opportunities for flexible working arrangements.Verizon provides training and development for all levels.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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