Channel Partner Consultant

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What youll be doing...

As a Channel Partner Consultant you will be responsible for the development and execution of sourcing strategies to achieve the best total value for our National Retail and Indirect Sales channels. You will work in an agile way ensuring we secure the best outcomes for our indirect sales agents and distributors while maintaining the integrity of our global standards.

• Manage the seven steps of sourcing including spend analysis market research and RFX management specifically for Channel Partner requirements.

• Support Senior Managers in drafting and managing contract-related documents such as Statements of Work (SOW) Letters of Authorisation (LOAs) and master lease agreements.

• Perform detailed financial and business analysis of supplier proposals to support the development of Verizons supply base and VCG growth trajectory.

• Partner closely with Sales Operations CSO Finance and Legal teams to translate business needs into actionable sourcing requirements.

• Execute Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) activities for assigned channel partners and distributors ensuring contract performance and ethical working relationships.

• Leverage market dynamics and provide benchmark data to help the leadership team mitigate risk and optimise partnership performance.

What were looking for...

You are a strategic problem solver who pays attention to detail and acts as a change agent. You have the analytical mindset to dive deep into data but the interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.

Youll need to have:

• Bachelors degree or relevant work experience.

• Experience in Strategic Sourcing or Supply Chain.

• Relevant experience in Foundational knowledge of channel partner models including referral/reseller ecosystems or distributor agreements.

• Strong understanding of legal language and terminologies related to contracting.

• Proficiency in analytical tools (e.g. Excel Google Suite) to conduct spend and bid analysis.

Even better if you have:

• Professional certifications such as CPSM CPM CIPS or CSCP.

• Certification in Lean Six Sigma.

• Previous experience in a fast-paced matrixed global environment.

• Experience supporting high-level negotiations through data modelling and presentation preparation.

• Willingness to continuously learn new tools solutions and emerging technologies.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet every even better qualification listed above.

Where youll be working

Scheduled Weekly Hours

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.