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Builds and maintains technology-based supplier relationships for T-Mobile, specifically supporting cell site backhaul and network connectivity solutions. Establishes, continually negotiates, and maintains all commercial terms and contracts with our suppliers. Owns and drives strategic sourcing initiatives including Request for Proposals (RFP), Request for Quotations (RFQ), and Requests for Information (RFI). Helps to drive T-Mobile's strategic direction within network infrastructure and connectivity categories of spend. Leads and supports cross-functional sourcing groups, ensuring supplier performance, and drives strategic sourcing initiatives. This also includes sourcing plan management, supplier issue tracking/resolution, project status communication, and risk assessment across a large, diverse supplier base supporting nationwide network deployments.
Job Responsibilities:
- Competitively sourcing technology spend through RFP, RFI, and RFQs, with a focus on telecom network infrastructure and backhaul solutions (e.g., fiber, Ethernet, wavelength services)
- Drafting, negotiating, and executing contractual documents including but not limited to master service agreements, statements of work, letter agreements, and purchase orders for high-volume circuit procurement
- Supplier management – supporting the evolution of supplier management through supplier scorecard development, performance management, and quarterly business reviews across a large portfolio of regional and national telecom providers
- Drive sourcing strategies for large-scale, high-volume circuit deployments (1G/10G/100G+), balancing cost, speed to deploy, and network resiliency
- Intellectual property licensing procurement & structural guidance, where applicable to network technologies
- Liaise with technical personnel (engineering, transport, and network planning teams) to interpret technical specifications (e.g., route diversity, latency, capacity requirements) into commercial and financial outcomes
- Summarize and present business cases, supplier strategies, and agreements for executive review and approval
- Manage supplier escalations related to delivery, performance, and contractual obligations impacting network deployment timelines
Education and Work Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree Business, Finance, Technology, Engineering, or related field (Required)
- 4–7 years – Experience in technology sourcing, telecom/network engineering, or a similar role supporting infrastructure procurement
- 4–7 years – Experience managing Business Requirements, Project Plans, Project Schedules, and associated project materials in a mid to large size company
- Experience working with telecom carriers, fiber providers, or network infrastructure vendors preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Project Management (Required)
- Microsoft Office (Required)
- RFP/RFI Development (Required)
- Contract Negotiation (Required)
- Communication (Required)
- Strategic Sourcing (Required)
- Knowledge of telecom network infrastructure, including fiber, Ethernet, and wavelength services (Preferred)
- Ability to manage a high-volume supplier environment (50+ vendors) across multiple geographic markets (Preferred)
- Understanding of network deployment lifecycle, including site activation timelines and service delivery intervals (Preferred)
- Financial modeling and cost analysis for large-scale network sourcing decisions (Preferred)
Licenses and Certifications:
- Certified Property Manager (CPM) (Preferred)
- Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) (Preferred)
- Supply chain or sourcing certifications such as CPSM or CSCP (Preferred)
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- At least 18 years of age
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
Base Pay Range: $87,000 - $156,900
Corporate Bonus Target: 15%
The pay range above is the general base pay range for a successful candidate in the role. The successful candidate’s actual pay will be based on various factors, such as work location, qualifications, and experience, so the actual starting pay will vary within this range.
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