Lead Vendor Management Services

AT&T•Atlanta, GA

34d•Onsite

About The Position

Build a more connected world by shaping how AT&T collaborates with its most essential partners. As part of our team, you'll drive strategic vendor relationships and ensure every partnership delivers value, quality, and innovation. Your expertise will help AT&T deliver on its promise to customers and communities-transforming possibilities into impactful connections. You're a strategic partner who thrives on building and optimizing vendor relationships. As Lead Vendor Management Services, you'll take charge of developing and implementing strategies that ensure our vendors not only meet, but exceed, AT&T's quality and performance standards. Your analytical mindset and collaborative approach will help guide key decisions, foster continuous improvement, and ensure our organization's goals are realized through strong, effective partnerships.

Requirements

Proven experience developing and implementing quality management systems for vendor oversight.
Strong negotiation skills with a track record of securing favorable vendor contracts and agreements.
Advanced analytical and reporting skills, with proficiency in dashboard development and performance metrics.
Ability to lead performance reviews, drive corrective actions, and manage high-stakes vendor relationships.
Experience collaborating across sourcing, procurement, and cross-functional teams to deliver results.
Demonstrated ability to resolve complex issues and provide strategic insights to senior leadership.
5+ years of related vendor management, procurement, or supply chain experience (required).

Nice To Haves

Recognized expertise in managing vendor performance and leading strategic projects.
Experience influencing executive decisions and implementing long-term plans.
Proven ability to mentor staff and collaborate with senior leadership.
Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) desired.
Professional certification in vendor management, supply chain, or related field required in some areas.

Responsibilities

Oversee the asset recovery process, developing monetization and recycling strategies though vendor management and cross functional collaboration.
Design and implement Quality Management Systems (QMS) to monitor and elevate vendor performance, supporting continuous improvement and contractual compliance.
Deliver clear, actionable analysis by publishing monthly performance reports and executive dashboards, providing essential insights for decision-makers.
Lead regular performance meetings with suppliers, identify performance gaps, establish corrective actions, and track progress toward resolution.
Collaborate closely with sourcing leads and cross-functional teams to align performance measures with contract terms and organizational objectives.
Identify and escalate critical performance issues, develop solutions to complex challenges, and contribute to the ongoing development of organizational strategies.
Mentor less experienced team members and champion best practices across the vendor management function.

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