Lead Sourcing Management

AT&T•Dallas, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

AT&T is seeking a strategic, results-oriented sourcing professional to support sourcing, contract management, and supplier relationship activities for the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of its wireline and wireless networks. The position develops and executes sourcing strategies, leads complex commercial negotiations, manages supplier relationships, and supports critical network infrastructure initiatives across the enterprise. The role partners with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Legal, suppliers, and senior leaders to support business, operational, and financial objectives. The position is onsite at the designated work location five days per week in Dallas, Texas. No relocation is offered. The posted annual salary range is $118,800 to $178,200; individual starting salary may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education or training. The regular schedule is 40 hours per week.

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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in contract development, negotiation, and administration.
Experience in strategic sourcing and category management.
Experience with competitive sourcing events, including RFPs, RFQs, and supplier evaluations.
Experience in supplier relationship management and performance oversight.
Experience with commercial negotiations involving pricing, risk allocation, service levels, and contractual protections.
Experience in executive stakeholder communication and presentation development.
Experience in supply chain risk assessment and mitigation.
Experience supporting telecommunications network infrastructure, fiber deployment and outside plant construction, engineering and design services, wireless network infrastructure and tower services, site acquisition and network deployment, network maintenance and field operations, or large-scale construction and infrastructure programs.
Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure, engineering, construction, telecommunications, or operational services categories.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute sourcing strategies for network construction, engineering, maintenance, and infrastructure services.
Lead competitive sourcing events, including RFPs, RFQs, supplier evaluations, and supplier selection.
Conduct market analysis and category assessments to identify sourcing opportunities, supplier capabilities, and industry trends.
Drive initiatives to improve supplier performance, optimize costs, and strengthen contractual protections.
Lead negotiations for 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 to align contracts with business objectives and risk management requirements.
Evaluate supplier capabilities, operational capacity, financial health, and performance.
Maintain productive supplier relationships and ensure accountability for service delivery and contractual commitments.
Monitor supplier performance through metrics, scorecards, and governance processes.
Identify and mitigate supplier risks that could affect network deployment, maintenance, or operational performance.
Collaborate with senior leaders and stakeholders on strategic sourcing initiatives and business priorities.
Develop executive presentations, recommendations, business cases, and negotiation strategies.
Present sourcing recommendations, supplier evaluations, and commercial outcomes to senior leadership.
Influence decisions through communication, analytics, and business insight.
Assess operational, financial, contractual, and capacity risks in the supply chain and develop mitigation strategies.
Support governance processes that ensure compliance with sourcing policies and business requirements.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid time off and holidays, including at least 23 vacation days each year and 9 company-designated holidays, based on date of hire
Paid parental leave
Paid caregiver leave
Additional sick leave may be available beyond what state and local law require; it is unprotected
Adoption reimbursement
Short- and long-term disability benefits
Life and accidental death insurance
Supplemental critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and group legal programs
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Employee wellness programs
Employee discounts of up to 50% on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet and fiber where available, and AT&T phone