CST - Sourcing Specialist at Verizon

Verizon; Limerick; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Verizon in Limerick is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist for a full-time, on-site hybrid work arrangement. You will develop and execute sourcing contracts to achieve optimal total contract value and lead negotiation efforts with suppliers, supported by legal and procurement teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience, CPSM/CPM/CIPS certifications, and strong presentation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or relevant work experience in procurement, sourcing or supply chain.
• Certifications in CPSM/CPM/CIPS.
• Experience leading meetings/conference calls and give presentations to small audiences.
• Knowledge of Verizon approved AI Tools like Gemini and Gemini Notebook.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing contracts across the enterprise to achieve best total contract value.
• Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers in collaboration with legal and contract management.
• Manage supplier due diligence, contract drafting, and contract administration.
• Lead cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure value and compliance.
• Perform financial and data analysis to ensure Total Value of Ownership and supplier capabilities.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Ariba

SAP

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth. When you join Verizon you want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always.

Location: Limerick, LK, IE.

Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.

What you’ll be doing

Strategic Sourcing Specialist position is responsible for the development and execution of sourcing contracts across the enterprise to achieve the best total contract value. 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. You’ll 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 Verizon’s contract management and legal teams together with various stakeholders throughout Verizon IRQ management, CAS initiation and contract execution. You’ll be negotiating sourcing contracts to procure materials and services we need, at the right price, time place and quality, while mitigating the risk. Our purchasing power combined with your skills and expertise will help us maintain our market-leading position. You will play an important role in making our Supply Chain practice a World-Class organization through following activities: Working in an agile way and effectively managing a variety of contracts across different categories with a large supply base to meet business demands and CST commitments. Performing financial and business data analysis of Verizon requirements to ensure Total Value of Ownership and technical capabilities of the Suppliers. Supporting documents and process development. Managing the cross-functional teams (CFTs), following strategic sourcing processes, performing contract negotiation, contract administration including effectively utilizing sourcing systems. Leading negotiations on the contract terms, with the suppliers and executing the contract in liaison with the Legal and contract management team that bring in the best possible cost service guarantee and develop “win-win” strategies that achieve sustainable relationships with suppliers. Executing supplier relationship management activities as applicable for key assigned suppliers within the assigned categories, with oversight regarding supplier relationship management. Partnering with category teams, legal, business leads, and contract liaisons to streamline the contract lifecycle and maintain clear, proactive communication across key stakeholder.

What we’re looking for

You’ll need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or relevant work experience in procurement, sourcing or supply chain.
• Certifications in CPSM/CPM/CIPS.
• Experience leading meetings/conference calls and give presentations to small audiences.
• Knowledge of Verizon approved AI Tools like Gemini and Gemini Notebook.

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

• Ability to draft the Statement of works/Work Orders, Master agreements/Amendments and other contractual documents independently
• Experience in Ariba, SAP, Google Suite & Microsoft Suite applications.
• Experience in Indirect or Tech Services or IT 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.

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

Willingness to continuously learn new tools, solutions, and emerging technologies.

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

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.