Channel Partner Consultant

Apply prior to the end date: June 30, 2026

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to achieve the best total value for our National Retail and Indirect Sales channels.
• Manage the seven steps of sourcing, including spend analysis, market research, and RFX management for Channel Partner requirements.
• Support Senior Managers in drafting and managing contract-related documents such as Statements of Work, Letters of Authorisation, and master lease agreements.
• Perform detailed financial and business analysis of supplier proposals to support Verizon's 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 activities for assigned channel partners and distributors, ensuring contract performance and ethical working relationships.
• Leverage market dynamics and provide benchmark data to help leadership mitigate risk and optimise partnership performance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience.
• Experience in Strategic Sourcing or Supply Chain.
• 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.

Desired Qualifications

• 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 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 hours per week.

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.