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As Procurement Specialist, you will be joining Verizon’s central team which is Procurement's point of contact for interaction with all internal stakeholders for cross functional engagement.

This team is tasked with examining end to end processes, and identifying areas of opportunity to engage with other teams to improve existing ways of working, with the overall objective of adding more value to the business.

Specifically this will require the ability to influence our business partners through clearly presenting our new ideas and ensuring buy-in to the new initiative. Additionally, these team members will also be required to present any new ideas to Senior Leadership for approval prior to any launch of a new process.

What you’ll be doing...

Resolving problems while developing and identifying areas for process improvements and enhanced operational efficiencies, recommending changes, and establishing plans for implementation.
Planning and implementing buying programs.
Leading projects and actively managing multiple time-sensitive requests, and effectively interfacing with all levels of management while supporting enhancements to the overall process.
Building collaborative relationships by providing partnership and communication, effective both verbally and in writing, with customers and internal teams.
Resolving problems while developing and identifying areas for process improvements and enhanced operational efficiencies and recommends changes and establishes plans for implementation.
Tracking delivery service levels, and delivering expectations established by internal customers and partners.

What we’re looking for...

You’ll need to have:

Bachelor's degree in a Business, Procurement or Supply Chain related field and demonstrated relevant experience.
To be considered for this role, applicants must already hold a valid right to work in Ireland. We are currently unable to support employment permit sponsorship.

Even better if you have one or more of the following skills:

Vendor Management.
Advanced Stakeholder Management.
Process Improvements.
Customer Service.
Sourcing and Procurement.
Team Development.
Supply Chain.
Data Forecasting.
Strong Presentation Skills.
Cost Saving Identification.

"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 and performance-based incentives. 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.

Benefit packages are tailored to the specific country where a position is based.

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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Procurement Specialist