Strategic Sourcing Specialist

About Verizon

Verizon empowers lives by connecting people to what matters most, driving innovation and creating impactful solutions worldwide. As part of the #VTeamLife, employees contribute to overcoming global challenges while fostering community trust and support.

Role Overview

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist is tasked with orchestrating the development and management of sourcing contracts enterprise-wide, ensuring Verizon achieves optimal total contract value by negotiating and executing contracts efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier due diligence and review sourcing requests.
• Create, draft, and review contracts in collaboration with contract management, legal teams, and internal stakeholders.
• Manage internal requisition processes (IRQ) and facilitate contract execution (CAS initiation).
• Negotiate sourcing agreements to procure materials and services meeting criteria for price, quality, timing, and risk mitigation.
• Operate agilely to handle diverse contracts across categories and suppliers, aligning with business needs and CST commitments.
• Analyze financial and business data to ensure total value of ownership and supplier technical capabilities.
• Develop supporting documents and processes while managing cross-functional teams following strategic sourcing protocols.
• Lead supplier negotiations to establish cost-effective, service-guaranteed contracts and foster sustainable supplier partnerships.
• Oversee supplier relationship management activities for key suppliers, ensuring ongoing collaboration and performance monitoring.
• Collaborate with category teams, legal, business leads, and contract liaisons to streamline contract lifecycle and maintain transparent stakeholder communications.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a motivated team player with strong interpersonal skills and adaptability, capable of thriving in dynamic environments and collaborating across diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or relevant experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management.
• Certifications such as CPSM, CPM, or CIPS.
• Proven experience leading meetings and delivering presentations to small groups.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Independently drafting contractual documents including Statements of Work, Master Agreements, Amendments, and Work Orders.
• Familiarity with Ariba, SAP, Google Suite, and Microsoft Suite.
• Background in indirect procurement, technical services, or IT sourcing.
• Competence in data analysis, forecasting tools, and generating actionable insights.
• Availability to work flexible shifts to meet project deadlines.
• Keen interest in continuous learning of new technologies and tools.
• Comfortable using Verizon-approved AI tools like Gemini and Gemini Notebook.
• Understanding of legal contract language and terminology.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma methodologies.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package including performance-based pay and equity awards.
• Market-leading health and wellbeing benefits including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.
• Extensive training and development opportunities, including education assistance and access to research resources.
• Opportunity to participate in community, environmental, and sustainability volunteer programs.

Work Environment and Schedule

This role is onsite in Limerick, Ireland, with a hybrid work component established by management. The standard workweek is 37.5 hours.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Verizon is committed to equal employment opportunity, considering all applicants without regard to protected characteristics such as race, gender, or disability.