Contract Sourcing Senior Manager
CurrentCommercial Resale - Professional Services Category Sourcing ExpertVerizon Sourcing, LLC• Drive all aspects of complex strategic sourcing.• Significant expertise is drafting and negotiating complex professional service reseller agreements.• Lead and direct contract negotiations of business and pricing terms and conditions, conduct research and provide benchmark data on pricing and/or other key terms and conditions, and work with internal business partners to develop negotiation strategies, objectives and plans.• Lead various Cross Functional Teams (CFTs) to develop requirements and to reach consensus on supplier selections, including drafting necessary language to translate business needs into specific requirements for contract-related documents, e.g. Statements of Work (SOW), Letters of Authorization (LOAs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), etc.• Manage supplier relationships, effectively maintaining positive and ethical working relationships.• Leverage existing supplier base to appropriately consolidate services.• Partner with suppliers and customers to eliminate maverick spend.• Plan and propose sourcing strategies that best support business objectives. Collaborate closely with key business partners to understand their priorities and challenges, assess their needs on an ongoing basis, and manage their expectations. Earn business partner’s respect and serve as a trusted advisor.