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We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Procurement Graduate to join our Global Procurement team. This is an entry-level graduate position designed to provide a comprehensive foundation in global supply chain operations, data analytics, and corporate financial controls.
As a key member of our team, you will manage daily transaction flows, engage with international stakeholders, and help optimize our procurement processes. If you are a proactive problem-solver with a passion for operational excellence and automation, this is the perfect place to launch your career.
What You'll Be Doing...
- Managing daily transaction flows, engaging with international stakeholders, and helping optimize our procurement processes.
- Reviewing and actioning Ariba Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and releasing S4 Purchase Orders (POs), diligently monitoring payment terms and ensuring supporting documentation is correct.
- Meeting critical team turnaround targets, aiming for a 24-hour turnaround on PR/PO approvals and resolving all pending PRs within 5 working days.
- Managing the shared Procurement inquiries mailbox and Slack channels as a central point of contact.
- Monitoring and resolving Procurement Match Errors (PMEs) and Goods Receipt Invoice Receipts (GRIR) to guarantee accurate, on-time vendor payments.
- Compiling, updating, and analyzing weekly and bi-weekly reports to keep procurement records accurate.
- Adhering strictly to internal workflows to ensure 100% compliance with annual Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls and internal audits.
- Supporting the team's goal of reducing manual tasks by 25% through building App Scripts, Slack workflows, and standardizing email templates.
What We’re Looking For...
You'll need to have:
- Recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, business information systems (BIS), or related field.
- Internship experience in a business or related field and / or a project portfolio that supports
- Exceptional Attention to Detail: Essential for managing high volumes of PRs, POs, and financial reports where data integrity is paramount.
- Willingness to learn enterprise systems like SAP (S4/Hana) and Ariba, and proficiency in Google Workspace or Microsoft Excel.
Even better if you have one or more of the following:
- Exposure to project management tools, and global procurement.
- Excellent analytical, problem solving, and communication skills.
- Developed reports suitable for different audiences at various levels and functions.
- Problem Solver & Innovator: An interest in data analytics, process improvement, or basic automation (e.g., App Scripts, workflow builders).
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
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.