Purchasing Graduate

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 V Team Life.

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.

• Leading all aspects of a project from project planning, coordinating internal and external resources, and reporting to key stakeholders.
• Establishing budgets and managing exceptions and resolving contractual matters.
• Supporting project managers through all contracting matters.
• Ensuring compliance for all Global Clearance and Import /Export legal requirements.
• Facilitating work between sourcing, Legal, and other project partners.

What we’re looking for…

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.

You’ll need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

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.

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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