Teams at Verizon

Develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies across categories, including spend analysis, market research, supplier due diligence, RFX management, bid analysis, negotiations, contract administration, and supplier performance management. Lead cross-functional teams, evaluate suppliers and proposals, analyze financial data, manage supplier relationships, mitigate risk, and deliver cost and service improvements.

Lead end-to-end sourcing and lifecycle cost management for network software, services, and investments. Develop sourcing strategies, manage RFPs, evaluate proposals, negotiate complex contracts, optimize software and maintenance spend, manage supplier performance, resolve disputes, and identify commercial risks and value opportunities. Partner with Engineering and Finance, oversee multiple sourcing projects, apply financial analysis and cost modeling, and present recommendations to senior leaders.

Lead IT category sourcing for high-spend procurement, develop and present category strategy, perform market analysis, negotiate contracts, manage supplier performance, and guide cross-functional stakeholders through sourcing and acquisition processes.