Job Description

When you join Verizon

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the V Team Life. 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.

What you’ll be doing…

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.

What we’re looking for...

You’re a motivated self-starter. Never satisfied with the status quo, you’re always trying to beat a personal best. You thrive in a fast-paced environment where new challenges come up every day. You are flexible, dependable, and work well in varying environments. Learning quickly is personally rewarding and inspires you to take smart risks.  You want to make an impact in your community and your company. 

You’ll need to have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in business, or related field.

• Willingness to work virtually and in-person, and to attend company events.

• Internship experience in a business or related field and / or a project portfolio that supports.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• Experience in Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite.

• Exposure to enterprise software or related enterprise systems (ERP’s).

• Demonstrated strong verbal, written, communication and presentation skills.

• Demonstrated independent thinking, relationship and project management, and attention to detail.

• Analytical and leadership skills.

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

Diversity and Inclusion

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion page to learn more.