Purchasing Analyst

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. What you’ll be doing... You’ll support contract and procurement activities from start to finish to ensure the best global purchase decisions that will meet our objectives. Coordinate activities and resources, and work with partners to execute contracts, and ensure IT, Regulatory and Global Compliance. You’ll be the expert when it comes to all things related to procurement and global contract management for your projects and make sure that we get the best resources at the best price in the smoothest process possible. You recognize the importance of establishing positive relationships with external partners and suppliers through the contract lifecycle. You don’t shy away from conflict but engage with all parties to reach a positive outcome. You are at your best when working towards tight deadlines. Balancing multiple projects keeps you energized and focused. Investigating and resolving issues for requisitions and shopping carts that fail to generate Purchase Orders (POs) automatically. Creating emergency orders and other non-standard POs. Utilising daily reports to identify and clear blockages in Purchase Requisitions. Collaborating with engineering and other teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues. Updating and managing delivery dates for all active orders. Administering Return Material Authorizations (RMAs) for incorrect or damaged materials. Addressing and resolving Vendor and Carrier Performance issues, ensuring materials are delivered accurately and on time to the correct location. Resolving exceptions by investigating and correcting discrepancies. What we’re looking for... You’ll need to have: A Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience required, demonstrated through work experience. Even better if you have one or more of the following: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technology-related field. Experience with project management tools, global procurement and/or contract management. Analytical, problem solving, communication, negotiation, and influence skills. Developed reports suitable for different audiences at various levels and functions. 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.