Category Sourcing Procurement Lead 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. Come play a significant role in making our Supply Chain practice a World-Class organization.What You Will Be DoingWork in an agile way, switching between categories with a large supply base to meet business demands.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 (upon partner approval and successful negotiation and contracting).Analyze 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.Develop, manage, and lead cross-functional teams (CFT), run strategic sourcing processes, negotiate contracts, administer contracts using sourcing systems, supervise supplier performance, analyze financial data, and contribute to business planning and analysis.Lead negotiations on contract terms with suppliers at Senior Management level and execute contracts in liaison with Legal and Contract Management Teams, aiming for cost efficiency, service guarantees, and sustainable relationships.Create sourcing strategies to acquire materials and services at the right price and quality.Execute supplier relationship management activities for key suppliers within assigned categories, overseeing these relationships.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 are an excellent relationship builder with good interpersonal skills, capable of both creative and analytical thinking. Achieving results from creativity is essential.You'll Need To HaveBachelor’s degree or relevant work experience in Strategic Sourcing or Procurement.Knowledge of 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.Willingness to work flexible shifts to meet project requirements.Willingness to learn new tools, solutions, and emerging technologies.Ability to define and develop work products, contribute ideas for improvements, and support engagement in interviews and workshops using Design Thinking approaches.Ability to work independently with limited supervision.Experience with Ariba, SAP, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office applications.Ability to lead meetings, conference calls, and deliver presentations to large audiences.Why Verizon?We offer a competitive Total Rewards package, including salaries, performance incentives, employee stock programs, comprehensive benefits, health and wellbeing resources, paid time off, flexible working arrangements, training and development opportunities, and volunteering initiatives.Your benefits may vary depending on your country of work. We encourage candidates to apply even if they don’t meet every qualification listed.Where you’ll be workingThis hybrid role includes work from home and office days as scheduled by your manager.Scheduled Weekly Hours37.5Equal Employment OpportunityVerizon is an equal opportunity employer, evaluating applicants without regard to race, gender, disability, or other protected characteristics.
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