Procurement Graduate - October 2024

at  Verizon

WHEN YOU JOIN VERIZON

Verizon is one of the world’s leading providers of technology and communications services, transforming the way we connect around the world. We’re a human network that reaches across the globe and works behind the scenes. We anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together—lifting up our communities and striving to make an impact to move the world forward. If you’re fueled by purpose, and powered by persistence, explore a career with us. Here, you’ll discover the rigor it takes to make a difference and the fulfillment that comes with living the #NetworkLife.
From internships, co-ops and graduate programs to entry-level roles and leadership development programs, Verizon’s award-winning Campus program allows you to take the next step toward shaping your future. Our Campus program has been recognized with awards like WayUp’s Top 100 Internship Programs and RippleMatch’s Campus Forward Award. Why the accolades? It’s easy. We quickly immerse our interns in meaningful work and projects that deliver tangible business impact. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to network with V Teamers across the globe, find mentors, and establish meaningful friendships that could last a lifetime. Start here and go anywhere, with opportunities across the business. When students like you join the V Team, our network becomes even stronger.

Right from the start you’ll contribute to meaningful projects in the department. Additionally, you will be able to participate in many different kinds of learning experiences.

• Support customer order fulfillment at various stages, processing and managing purchase orders.
• Assists with vendor relationship while maintaining and developing the internal relationship with all stakeholders.
• Support order creation, processing, fulfillment, ongoing follow-up, goods receipt and invoice validation of purchase requisitions.
• Execute and manage various reports through SAP and Supply Chain Transformation system for analyzing high-demand items to ensure materials are available when needed.
• Execute and manage various reports through the ERP system to analyze buyer performance, supplier activity, and billing requests to support customers.
• Interface with key internal stakeholders on logistics and Import/Export.
• Liaison, interact and coordinate with vendors to secure available discounts and best pricing for orders.
• Manage processes and systems issues as well as data integrity in order to process requisitions allowing for successful processing of purchase orders.
• Perform root cause analysis on recurring problems to provide recommendation to improve Procure-to-Pay Processes

As a graduate with Verizon Services Ireland’s Centre of Excellence for supply chain, procurement, and strategic sourcing in Limerick, you’ll be working with some of the best professionals in the procurement field. This role introduces graduates to the complex nature of the global procurement at Verizon.

Right from the start you’ll contribute to meaningful projects in the department. Additionally, you will be able to participate in many different kinds of learning experiences.

• Support customer order fulfillment at various stages, processing and managing purchase orders.
• Assists with vendor relationship while maintaining and developing the internal relationship with all stakeholders.
• Support order creation, processing, fulfillment, ongoing follow-up, goods receipt and invoice validation of purchase requisitions.
• Execute and manage various reports through SAP and Supply Chain Transformation system for analyzing high-demand items to ensure materials are available when needed.
• Execute and manage various reports through the ERP system to analyze buyer performance, supplier activity, and billing requests to support customers.
• Interface with key internal stakeholders on logistics and Import/Export.
• Liaison, interact and coordinate with vendors to secure available discounts and best pricing for orders.
• Manage processes and systems issues as well as data integrity in order to process requisitions allowing for successful processing of purchase orders.
• Perform root cause analysis on recurring problems to provide recommendation to improve Procure-to-Pay Processes.