Strategic Network Sourcing Lead - Hybrid, High-Value Tech

Verizon Communications; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Verizon Communications in Dublin, Ireland is seeking a Senior Category Sourcing Expert to lead end-to-end sourcing for key network investments and to optimize run costs across network software and services. You will source and negotiate both new acquisitions and ongoing optimization, ensuring value across the lifecycle.

You will partner with Engineering and Finance, drive complex negotiations, manage a cross-functional portfolio of projects, and deliver commercially favorable contracts aligned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and experience in high-value technology sourcing within complex network environments.
• Demonstrated ability to deconstruct deal structures and architect superior alternatives delivering long-term value.
• Experience managing both new technology acquisitions and ongoing optimization of network software and maintenance spend.
• Advanced financial analysis and cost modeling, translating licensing and cost drivers into business cases.
• Proven track record partnering with Engineering and Finance to deliver objectives while maintaining commercial discipline.

Responsibilities

• Align technology roadmaps with sourcing objectives through collaboration and challenge.
• Apply cost modeling to deal structures and identify risks to drive value.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Finance to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Lead negotiation of high-value contracts with focus on cost, quality and risk.
• Guide end-to-end sourcing from market analysis to contract finalization.
• Manage a portfolio of sourcing projects with milestones and goals.
• Develop and execute strategies to optimize initial acquisitions and lifecycle costs.

Skills

High-value tech sourcing

Negotiation

Cost modeling

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technology sourcing

Master's Degree

Job description

Verizon Communications in Dublin, Ireland is seeking a Senior Category Sourcing Expert to lead end-to-end sourcing for key network investments and to optimize run costs across network software and services. You will source and negotiate both new acquisitions and ongoing optimization, ensuring value across the lifecycle.

You will partner with Engineering and Finance, drive complex negotiations, manage a cross-functional portfolio of projects, and deliver commercially favorable contracts aligned