Sourcing Specialist CST IT Sourcing

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As Sourcing Specialist you shall be responsible for the negotiation and execution of sourcing contracts across the Verizon business teams to achieve the optimum total contract value for Verizon.

Youll be required to effectively manage the steps of the sourcing process including;

• Supplier Due Diligence
• Sourcing request review
• Contract creation
• Contract drafting and review with Verizons contract management and legal teams together with
• various stakeholders throughout Verizon
• IRQ management
• CAS initiation and contract execution.

Youll be creating sourcing contracts that gets Verizon the materials and services it needs in a timely and efficient manner whilst also mitigating risk to Verizon. Our purchasing power combined with your skills and expertise will help us maintain our market-leading position and in making our Supply Chain as a World-Class organization.

What youll be doing...

Working in an agile way and managing a variety of categories with a large supply base to meet business demands.

Performing financial and business data analysis of Verizon requirements

Supporting development and management of the cross-functional teams (CFT) trainings processes contract negotiation contract administration including utilizing sourcing systems.

Supporting negotiations where ever applicable on the contract terms clauses or pricing with the suppliers and executing the contract in liaison with the Legal and contract management team thatbring in the best possible cost service guarantee and develop win-win strategies that achieve sustainable relationships with suppliers.

Managing supplier relationships applicable for key assigned suppliers within the sourcing categories.

What were looking for...

You are self-driven team player who is great at networking. You are adaptable and thrive in a changing and dynamic environment and can work with diverse individuals collaboratively. You will also be an excellent relationship builder with good interpersonal skills.

Youll need to have:

Bachelors degree and/or relevant work experience and/or certifications in CPSM/CPM/CIPS.

Relevant experience in sourcing procurement or supply chain.

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:

Willingness to work a flexible shift to meet project completion requirements.

Willingness to continuously learn new tools solutions and emerging technologies.

Ability to lead meetings/conference calls and give presentations to small audiences.

Comfortably use Verizon approved AI Tools like Gemini and Gemini Notebook.

Ability to draft the Statement of works/Master agreements/Amendments independently.

Experience in Ariba SAP Google Suite & Microsoft Suite applications.

Experience in Indirect Sourcing.

Knowledge of data analysis forecasting tools and ability to develop measurable insights from data.

Knowledge of the legal language terminologies related to contracting.

Lean Six Sigma experience

Where youll be working

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Equal Employment Opportunity

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race gender disability or any other legally protected characteristics.