Category Sourcing Manager

Overview

Apply prior to the end date: October 1st, 2025

Verizon's Supply Chain Services is transforming and expanding the Global Strategic Sourcing Group and seeks dynamic sourcing professionals with strong experience in sourcing, supplier negotiations, data gathering and analysis, and managing client and supplier relationships. As the Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager you will build collaborative relationships with our internal business partners as well as strategic relationships with our suppliers. You will actively manage multiple, highly visible, time-sensitive activities. You will effectively interface with all levels of management and ensure the sourcing process is consistent within Verizon's policies and goals. You will partner with the Network Real Estate Planning organization, as well as Sourcing, Finance, Contract Management and Legal teams. You will serve as a trusted advisor to developing category strategy, objectives, and plans.

You will negotiate and complete key strategic deals including national master lease agreements with our small and medium tower company partners for macros, site modifications, and small cells projects, driving all aspects of complex strategic sourcing processes. You will strategize and evaluate multiple variables to determine the best course of action during high-level negotiations, ensuring the negotiation considers future rent impacts. You will assess and optimize the rent/lease portfolio to meet Verizon infrastructure build goals. You will partner with your business partner to create business case justification needed to gain approval and execution of master lease agreements from management. You will manage expiration dates on existing master lease agreements, build a business case around potential MLA extensions/renegotiations, secure leadership approval of approach, and ensure the best possible outcome for Verizon. You will negotiate contracts that uphold the integrity of future network needs while driving down rent and lease expenses. You will lead cross‑functional teams to develop Verizon's requirements and reach consensus on the business deal. You will manage budget and planning, and draft language to translate business needs into contract-related documents such as statements of work (SOW), letters of authorization (LOAs), and requests for proposals (RFPs). You will partner on negotiations, pricing terms, and conditions, conduct research and provide benchmark data including facilitating RFPs (RFQs or RFIs). You will understand priorities, challenges, and needs on an ongoing basis while managing expectations.

You'll need to have:

- Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience.
- Experience in Category Sourcing.
- Experience in Real Estate Development/Negotiations, Municipal Approval Processes, and Construction.
- Strong knowledge of capital and expense budgeting as well as the implementation processes.

Even better if you have:

- Project management experience in a complex multi-project and multi-geography environment.
- Strong analytical, data analysis, and supplier assessment skills.
- Experience developing resolutions to complex problems that require creativity and flexibility.
- Strong interpersonal and client service skills.
- Capability to be self-motivated and work independently.
- Strong oral and written communication skills with experience in influencing others.
- Any of the following certifications/degrees: CPSM, CPM, PMP, NCMA certifications, CCCM, CPCM.

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

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.

- Basking Ridge, New Jersey, +1 other location

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