Strategic Sourcing Specialist — Hybrid, High-Impact Contracts

Verizon; Munster; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Training and development

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Verizon in Ireland (Munster) is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to develop and execute sourcing contracts across the enterprise, delivering the best total contract value.

You will negotiate terms with suppliers, manage cross-functional teams and drive supplier relationship programs while leveraging Ariba, SAP and data analytics to optimize purchasing decisions. This hybrid role includes home and office days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in procurement, sourcing or supply chain.
• Certifications CPSM/CPM/CIPS.
• Experience leading meetings and presenting to small audiences.
• Ability to draft statements of work and master agreements.
• Experience in Ariba, SAP, Google Suite & Microsoft Suite.
• Knowledge of data analysis and forecasting tools.
• Lean Six Sigma experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing contracts across the enterprise to achieve best total contract value.
• Negotiate contract terms with suppliers in liaison with legal and contracts teams.
• Manage cross-functional teams and strategic sourcing processes.
• Lead supplier relationship management activities for key suppliers.
• Collaborate with category teams, legal and stakeholders to streamline the contract lifecycle.

Skills

Negotiation

Sourcing contracts

Contract management

Analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in procurement or supply chain

CPSM/CPM/CIPS certification

Tools

Ariba

SAP

Google Suite

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Verizon in Ireland (Munster) is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to develop and execute sourcing contracts across the enterprise, delivering the best total contract value.

You will negotiate terms with suppliers, manage cross-functional teams and drive supplier relationship programs while leveraging Ariba, SAP and data analytics to optimize purchasing decisions. This hybrid role includes home and office days.