Principal Sourcing Management

AT&T•Washington, DC

19h•$116,700 - $196,100•Onsite

About The Position

This leader owns and optimizes procurement strategies by managing, negotiating, monitoring, and sourcing vendor and subcontractor contracts to support cost-effective, efficient supply-chain operations. The role owns the end-to-end sourcing lifecycle, manages Business Unit relationships, supports new product launches, and works with Tier-1 and Tier-2 ODMs/OEMs. It works across product, planning, and marketing to help ensure the hardware portfolio is innovative, scalable, and competitive globally. The position leads critical, high-impact sourcing initiatives and complex supplier negotiations with significant financial, operational, and customer impact. It operates with minimal oversight, advises senior leaders, develops executive-ready recommendations, and influences cross-functional decisions. The role also serves as a thought leader and mentor. This position is onsite five days per week in Atlanta, Georgia; Dallas, Texas; or Washington, District of Columbia. Relocation is not offered. The role is a regular, 40-hour-per-week position. The listed annual salary range is $116,700 to $196,100; individual starting salary may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education or training.

Requirements

At least 7 years of related experience.
Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired.
Ability to lead complex supplier negotiations and strategic sourcing initiatives.
Ability to manage supplier relationships, contracts, commercial issues, and supply-chain risks.
Ability to prepare executive-ready analyses and recommendations and influence cross-functional decisions.
Ability to operate with minimal oversight and exercise sound judgment in ambiguous, changing market conditions.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Telecommunications industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Own negotiation and lifecycle management of agreements for an assigned portfolio of strategic Mobility suppliers, including Master Purchase Agreements, promotional agreements, amendments, and Letters of Intent.
Lead complex commercial negotiations covering pricing, payment terms, product commitments, warranties, credits, delivery obligations, risk protections, and other business terms.
Partner with Legal, Risk, Finance, Product, Marketing, Planning, and Supply Chain to coordinate approvals, resolve issues, and execute agreements in support of product launches and business priorities.
Develop and execute sourcing and category strategies for assigned Mobility suppliers and device programs, balancing total cost, product roadmap requirements, supply continuity, speed to market, and long-term commercial value.
Use market intelligence, cost analysis, supplier capabilities, and emerging technology trends to inform negotiations and identify opportunities to strengthen AT&T’s competitive position.
Lead RFPs/RFQs and evaluate new suppliers, technologies, and commercial models that may improve cost, resilience, innovation, or business outcomes.
Serve as the strategic commercial lead for assigned Tier-1 and Tier-2 OEM/ODM relationships, building partnerships and maintaining accountability for contractual and business commitments.
Monitor supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, launch readiness, contract compliance, and commercial commitments; lead resolution of material issues and escalations.
Manage commercial matters including promotional funding and credits, licensing or other contractual issues, invoicing, and receivables with internal stakeholders.
Assess supply, cost, technology, geopolitical, and commercial risks affecting device availability, product launches, or financial performance.
Develop and execute risk-mitigation strategies, including alternate sourcing, contractual protections, allocation and capacity planning, and other measures that strengthen supply continuity.
Ensure sourcing and contracting activities comply with corporate policies, approval requirements, and regulatory obligations, partnering with relevant stakeholders.
Establish and monitor supplier, sourcing, and commercial performance metrics; turn insights into recommendations and actions for senior leadership.
Prepare executive-level analyses and updates on negotiations, supplier performance, market dynamics, risks, and financial impacts.
Lead improvements to sourcing and contracting processes to simplify work, strengthen governance, improve cycle time, and increase Mobility sourcing effectiveness.
Advise senior leaders and influence cross-functional decisions related to supplier strategy, commercial terms, risk, and product readiness.
Share expertise and mentor others on complex sourcing, contracting, and supplier-management challenges.

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 beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
Adoption reimbursement
Short- and long-term disability benefits
Life and accidental death insurance
Supplemental benefit programs, including critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and group legal
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