Specialist, Technology Sourcing

T-Mobile T-Mobile · Telecom · Frisco, TX

This role focuses on the strategic procurement of circuit and connectivity solutions for T-Mobile's nationwide cell site network. The Specialist will execute sourcing activities, negotiate contracts, and manage vendor engagements for telecommunications vendors, contributing to cost savings and efficient contract execution.

What you'd actually do

  1. Execute competitive sourcing processes — RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs — for cell site backhaul circuits including fiber, Ethernet, and satellite broadband access across assigned vendor and geographic portfolio
  2. Draft, negotiate, and execute contractual documents including Master Service Agreements, service orders, and amendments with telecom vendors ranging from large national carriers to small regional providers
  3. Support the National Site Development (NSD) program by sourcing and contracting backhaul connectivity for new cell sites added to T-Mobile's network on a continuous weekly cadence
  4. Contribute to the cell site contract renewal program by managing vendor bids, comparative analysis, and contract execution to drive cost savings across assigned site portfolios
  5. Maintain and update procurement trackers, sourcing incubators, and contract management systems to ensure accurate, real-time visibility into portfolio status

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of related experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent procurement activities across a large vendor portfolio without losing accuracy or momentum
  • Strong contract negotiation and drafting skills, with attention to commercial terms, SLAs, and pricing structures
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel for data analysis and vendor bid comparisons
  • Strong organizational and communication skills — this role interfaces regularly with engineering, legal, and vendor contacts simultaneously
  • Comfortable operating in an environment with competing priorities and tight deadlines driven by network build schedules

Nice to have

  • 2+ years of experience in technology sourcing, telecom procurement, or a related field
  • Familiarity with telecommunications infrastructure — fiber, Ethernet, point-to-point circuits, direct internet access, and satellite broadband
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume procurement or contracts environment
  • Familiarity with Salesforce or similar procurement/contract management platforms
  • Experience with data analytics tools and AI-powered platforms for procurement intelligence, spend analysis, or vendor benchmarking is a significant plus

What the JD emphasized

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