Category Sourcing Expert

4 weeks ago


Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Verizon Communications Full time
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. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.

As a Category Sourcing Expert in our Network Sourcing team, you'll be a key player in getting the best deals and managing relationships with our suppliers. You'll:

- Make deals happen: Guide the entire sourcing process, from finding the best options to finalizing contracts.

- Negotiate: Deliver agreements for new technology and services, ensuring we get the best value.

- Collaborate: Partner with legal, finance, and other teams to get things done.

- Analyze information: Use data to help make smart decisions and find savings.

- Manage projects: Keep track of multiple projects and ensure everything stays on course.

More specifically, you will:

- Negotiate new agreements and renewals.

- Support internal teams in selecting suppliers.

- Create RFPs and evaluate supplier proposals.

- Work closely with our Legal and Contract Management teams.

- Manage supplier relationships and track performance.

- Switch between different tasks quickly to meet business needs.

What We're Looking For:

We want a problem solver who pays attention to detail and can adapt to changes. You should be good at building relationships, think creatively and logically, and be excited to learn.

You'll Need To Have:

- Bachelor's degree and some relevant work experience.

- Experience with project and stakeholder management.

- Some experience in sourcing, supplier management, or purchasing.

- Ability to work independently and lead meetings.

It Would Be Even Better If You Have:

- Experience with negotiation, cost management, or data analysis.

- Basic understanding of contracts.

- Interest or experience in IT/Technology (Telecoms a plus).

- Relevant certifications (like CPSM, CPM).

- Familiarity with software like Ariba, SAP, or Microsoft Suite.

- A degree in a relevant field.

Why Verizon?

Verizon is committed to maintaining a Total Rewards package which is competitive, valued by our employees, and differentiates us as an Employer of Choice.

- We are a 'pay for performance' company and your contribution is rewarded through competitive salaries, performance-based incentives and an employee Stock Program. We create an opportunity for us all to share in the success of Verizon and the value we help to create through this broad-based discretionary equity award program.

- Your benefits are market competitive and delivered by some of the best providers.

- You are provided with a full spectrum of health and wellbeing resources, including a first in-class Employee Assistance Program, to empower you to make positive health decisions.

- We offer generous paid time off benefits to help you manage your work life balance and opportunities for flexible working arrangements*.

- Verizon provides training and development for all levels, to help you enhance your skills and develop your career, from funding towards education assistance, award-winning training, online development tools and access to industry research.

- You will be able to take part in volunteering opportunities as part of our environmental, community and sustainability commitment.

Your benefits package will vary depending on the country in which you work.

*subject to business approval

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every "even better" qualification listed above.

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.

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