Enterprise Sourcing Manager - Indirect Procurement

T-Mobile•Overland Park, KS

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Enterprise Sourcing Manager within T-Mobile’s Indirect Procurement organization is a strategic partner responsible for handling and optimizing spend across multiple indirect categories. This role leads end-to-end sourcing and contracting activities—from category strategy development and RFP execution through contract negotiation and execution—ensuring T-Mobile secures best-in-class suppliers and terms that support our workforce and culture goals. The ideal candidate brings expertise in strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management, combined with a strong ability to collaborate with business stakeholders to align procurement initiatives with T-Mobile’s talent and operational strategy. This position uses data-driven insights, modern AI-powered tools, and market intelligence to drive cost efficiency, mitigate supply risk, and continuously improve supplier performance across a sophisticated and high-visibility category portfolio. This role is the primary sourcing owner for the following sub-categories: Talent Acquisition: Staffing agencies, RPO providers, background screening, recruiting technology platforms, and candidate assessment tools. Learning & Development: E-learning platforms, instructor-led training vendors, leadership development programs, and LMS solutions. Compensation: Compensation benchmarking and survey providers, total rewards consulting, and equity administration services. Relay & Accessibility: Communication relay services, accessibility technology, and captioning/interpretation vendors supporting T-Mobile’s workforce accessibility commitments. Other Sourcing Categories

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree plus 3 years of related work experience, OR advanced degree with 1 year of related work experience OR combination of education and experience deemed equivalent.
Acceptable areas of study include Supply Chain, Business, HR, or related field (Required)
Strategic Sourcing - Ability to develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned to category-specific market dynamics and business requirements. (Required)
Negotiation - Expertise in negotiating commercial terms, SLAs, and contract structures with suppliers to deliver favorable outcomes for T-Mobile. (Required)
Contracting - Proficiency in drafting, reviewing, and managing contracts including MSAs, SOWs, and amendment processes. (Required)
Supplier Relationship Management - Skill in developing supplier partnerships, conducting performance reviews, and driving continuous improvement. (Required)
Category Strategy Development - Ability to analyze spend, market conditions, and stakeholder needs to build multi-year category strategies. (Required)
Financial & Spend Analysis - Ability to analyze spend data, model scenarios, and quantify savings and value delivery. (Required)
Stakeholder Management - Skilled at building trust-based relationships with HR and business partners to align sourcing activity with functional priorities. (Required)
Business Acumen - Understanding of HR category dynamics, talent market trends, and how procurement drives workforce strategy outcomes. (Required)
Communication - Ability to clearly communicate sourcing strategies, recommendations, and results to stakeholders at all levels. (Required)
At least 18 years of age
Legally authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

4-7 years - Strategic sourcing and contracting across professional services or HR/People categories (Talent Acquisition, L&D, Compensation, or similar)
4–7 years - Category strategy development, including spend analysis, market benchmarking, RFP/RFI management, and supplier selection
4–7 years - Contract negotiation and lifecycle management in a corporate procurement environment
2–4 years - Supplier relationship management and performance management, including QBRs and score-carding
1–3 years - Experience using AI-powered tools (e.g., generative AI assistants, spend analytics platforms, contract intelligence tools) to improve sourcing outcomes
AI Tool Proficiency - Experience using AI-powered tools (generative AI, contract analytics, spend intelligence) to enhance sourcing efficiency and decision quality. (Preferred)
Project Management - Capability to handle concurrent sourcing projects with competing priorities, milestones, and deliverables. (Preferred)
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Certification from APICS that demonstrates broad supply chain and procurement knowledge. (Preferred)
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) Certification from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) that signifies expertise in supply management and procurement. (Preferred)
Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM): Certification that indicates advanced knowledge in purchasing, negotiation, and supplier analysis. (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Develop and implement category strategies for Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Compensation, and Relay & Accessibility that align with T-Mobile’s business objectives and HR priorities.
Lead end-to-end sourcing processes including requirements gathering, RFP/RFI development, proposal evaluation, supplier selection, and contract negotiation to deliver optimal value and terms.
Negotiate and handle long-term supplier contracts, ensuring favorable commercial terms, SLAs, and compliance with T-Mobile’s legal and risk requirements.
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships through regular business reviews, performance score-carding, and proactive issue resolution to drive continuous improvement.
Leverage AI-powered procurement tools, spend analytics, and market intelligence to generate insights, identify savings opportunities, and support data-driven sourcing decisions.
Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Legal, Finance, and business stakeholders to ensure sourcing strategies and supplier engagements meet operational and compliance needs.