Lead Sourcing Management

AT&T•Dallas, TX

3d•$118,800 - $178,200•Onsite

About The Position

AT&T is seeking a strategic and results-oriented sourcing professional to support the sourcing, contract management, and supplier relationship activities associated with the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of AT&T's wireline and wireless networks. This role is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, leading complex commercial negotiations, managing supplier relationships, and supporting critical network infrastructure initiatives across the enterprise. The successful candidate will work closely with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Legal, and supplier organizations to ensure AT&T maintains strong supplier partnerships while achieving business, operational, and financial objectives.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to manage complex sourcing initiatives from strategy development through contract execution.
Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across multiple organizations.
Strong business acumen and understanding of supplier economics and commercial structures.
Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and executive communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure, engineering, construction, telecommunications, or operational services categories preferred.

Nice To Haves

Contract development, negotiation, and administration
Strategic sourcing and category management
Competitive sourcing events (RFPs, RFQs, and supplier evaluations)
Supplier relationship management and performance oversight
Commercial negotiations involving pricing, risk allocation, service levels, and contractual protections
Executive stakeholder communication and presentation development
Supply chain risk assessment and mitigation
Telecommunications network infrastructure
Fiber deployment and outside plant construction
Engineering and design services
Wireless network infrastructure and tower services
Site acquisition and network deployment services
Network maintenance and field operations
Large-scale construction or infrastructure programs

Responsibilities

Develop and execute sourcing strategies for network construction, engineering, maintenance, and infrastructure services.
Lead competitive sourcing events, including Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Requests for Quotations (RFQs), supplier evaluations, and supplier selection activities.
Conduct market analysis and category assessments to identify sourcing opportunities, emerging supplier capabilities, and industry trends.
Drive initiatives that improve supplier performance, optimize costs, and strengthen contractual protections.
Lead negotiations for complex commercial agreements, statements of work, amendments, renewals, and pricing schedules.
Develop, negotiate, and administer contracts supporting critical network infrastructure programs.
Negotiate commercial terms involving pricing, service levels, risk allocation, performance requirements, and contractual protections.
Partner with Legal, Finance, Engineering, and Operations teams to ensure contracts align with business objectives and risk management requirements.
Evaluate supplier capabilities, operational capacity, financial health, and performance to support business objectives.
Establish and maintain productive supplier relationships while ensuring accountability for service delivery and contractual commitments.
Monitor supplier performance through established metrics, scorecards, and governance processes.
Identify and mitigate supplier-related risks that could impact network deployment, maintenance, or operational performance.
Collaborate with senior leaders and key stakeholders across AT&T to support strategic sourcing initiatives and business priorities.
Develop executive-level presentations, recommendations, business cases, and negotiation strategies.
Present sourcing recommendations, supplier evaluations, and commercial outcomes to senior leadership.
Influence decisions through effective communication, analytics, and business insight.
Assess supply chain and supplier-related risks, including operational, financial, contractual, and capacity risks.
Develop mitigation strategies that protect business continuity and support successful program execution.
Support governance processes that ensure compliance with sourcing policies and business requirements.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Caregiver Leave
Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
Adoption Reimbursement
Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Extensive employee wellness programs
Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone