Hybrid Senior Director, Tech Services Sourcing & Strategy

Verizon; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Healthcare benefits

Annual leave

Education support

Job summary

Verizon is seeking a Senior Director Tech Services Sourcing to lead the global Tech Services sourcing group from Dublin, overseeing a team of 30 professionals and a spend footprint exceeding ten billion USD. You will partner with executive stakeholders across Network & Technology, Finance, Legal, and Operations to craft strategy, drive savings, and sustain cost-lean initiatives.

You'll manage cross‑functional teams, coach leaders, and shape roadmaps that balance near‑term results with long‑term

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Procurement/Supply Management, or equivalent work experience.
• Extensive management experience and a proven record of meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven track record leading high-performing, cross-functional teams.
• Strong interpersonal and team-building capabilities with trust-based relationships.
• Strategic leader with ability to energise teams.
• Applicants must have valid right to work in Ireland; no sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Managing a spend in excess of ten billion US dollars across Network & Technology categories.
• Partnering with executive stakeholders to drive strategic vendor management and cost leverage.
• Ensuring sourcing strategies deliver savings roadmaps and continuous improvement.
• Leading a team of Category Sourcing Experts and Associate Directors; coaching and guiding category strategies.
• Developing trust with stakeholders and supporting annual budgeting impacts on third-party spend.
• Negotiating with key suppliers to achieve maximum financial outcomes and oversee transformation initiatives.

Skills

Team leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Google Sheets

Google Docs

Google Slides

Job description

Verizon is seeking a Senior Director Tech Services Sourcing to lead the global Tech Services sourcing group from Dublin, overseeing a team of 30 professionals and a spend footprint exceeding ten billion USD. You will partner with executive stakeholders across Network & Technology, Finance, Legal, and Operations to craft strategy, drive savings, and sustain cost-lean initiatives.

You'll manage cross‑functional teams, coach leaders, and shape roadmaps that balance near‑term results with long‑term