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Verizon's Strategic Sourcing organisation is seeking a dynamic professional to join our growing Sourcing team within the Indirect Sourcing category. Your key focus will be defining and implementing optimal cost structures and contracting frameworks that enable our enterprise to deliver transformational and exceptional services, driving continuous cost savings and revenue generation. Success here requires a fearless, proactive professional who brings an expert blend of vision and tactical execution, powerful analytical capabilities, and master negotiation skills. You will command respect as a trusted adviser to internal executive clients and stand your ground as an invaluable, strategic partner to external global suppliers.
What you’ll be doing...
Guiding internal business partners and cross-functional teams through the end-to-end acquisition and supplier selection process.
Negotiating commercial terms for new agreements and amendments to existing contracts, balancing cost, efficiency, and quality.
Leading various Cross-Functional Teams (CFTs) to establish consensus on commercial approaches and translate business needs into specific requirements.
Providing deep market analysis, alternative scenario modelling, and pricing recommendations to optimise line costs.
Serving as a Trusted Adviser to internal business units by managing expectations through structured touchpoints and resolving complex commercial issues.
Overseeing contract performance, spend analysis, renewals, and terminations while working closely with legal and regulatory affairs.
Formulating concise business cases for Operational Reviews and representing Verizon at industry forums, including travelling as required.
What we’re looking for
You’ll need to have:
A university degree or equivalent relevant work experience.
Experience in supply chain strategic sourcing, specifically within indirect categories.
Experience in people management, including leading and developing a team.
To be considered for this role, applicants must already hold a valid right to work in Ireland. We are currently unable to support employment permit sponsorship.
Even better if you have:
Strong proficiency in prioritising multiple simultaneous projects and executing flawlessly under tight timelines.
High comfort operating independently in an ambiguous environment—actively taking initiative, navigating complex challenges on your own, and serving as a self-reliant champion for the business unit.
Demonstrated ability to influence decision-makers, act as the "Voice of the Business Unit," and navigate complex matrix environments with high autonomy.
Comfort working seamlessly up and across a large organisation—collaborating equally well with front-line employees and senior executive staff.
Proven competency in strategic thinking, such as designing co-funding models or establishing high-competency skill sets within a Centre of Excellence (COE).
A strict record of handling extremely confidential information appropriately alongside sharp attention to detail regarding deadlines and compliance.
A Master’s degree, a Business degree in Supply Chain/Engineering, or ideally an MBA.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute.
Lean Six Sigma certification/experience.
Background in Accounting or Finance (academic or professional); experience developing financial business cases and managing budgets.
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 and performance-based incentives. 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 programme.
Your benefits are market-competitive and delivered by some of the best providers.
You are provided with a full spectrum of health and well-being resources, including a first-class Employee Assistance Programme, to empower you to make positive health decisions.
We offer generous annual leave 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.
- Benefit packages are tailored to the specific country where a position is based.
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.
In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager.
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Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, gender, disability or any other legally protected characteristics.
