Sr OEM Product Manager

T-Mobile•Overland Park, KS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Product Manager will expertly lead the overall business relationship with T-Mobile’s strategic hardware OEM supplier partners. Specifically, this position will monitor and manage supplier performance and all key partnership aspects, as well as take needed actions to drive positive results for T-Mobile while also maintaining supplier health. This role will lead and maintain all negotiations and actions with partners to comply with the general purchasing agreement and deliver funding/support for ongoing commercial marketing plans for all T-Mobile Postpaid and Prepaid brands. This position will also be accountable to ensure that all internal and external contractual commitments are met and delivered on time and in alignment with T-Mobile internal policies/operations, including marketing programs, sales proof of performance, invoicing and settlements/collections.

Requirements

7-10 years in telecommunications, consumer electronics or related industry experience and skills
7-10 years in Vendor Management, Product Management or Supply Chain experience and skills
Strong knowledge of mobile industry suppliers, products and positioning
Strong communications skills with cross functional teams and at leadership levels
Excellent analytical and business skills
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Prior business negotiations experience or knowledge preferred
Ability to communicate and handle challenging conversations under stressful timelines
Advanced Microsoft skills (especially PowerPoint)
Bachelors Degree required or equivalent work experience
At least 18 years of age
Legally authorized to work in the United States

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage all general business and day-to-day activities associated with T-Mobile’s overall OEM relationship
Administer, track and report on all aspects of strategic partnership frameworks between T-Mobile and the OEM partner.
Provide key recommendations and negotiation support to T-Mobile’s Product Portfolio and Go-To-Market teams on product selections, launch readiness and End-of-Life plans with the OEM partner.
Partner with internal teams to establish long range forecasts, monitor inventory supply levels and take actions with partner as needed to support T-Mobile’s Device & Supply Chain and Marketing interests.
Support T-Mobile’s Logistics and Support teams by negotiating key terms and ensuring supplier adherence.
Coordinate and lead routine reviews with OEM partner to drive improvement and action in support of all internal T-Mobile teams.
Lead and support negotiations for all master purchasing and operational agreements with the supplier as required.
Negotiate all marketing investment funding (MDF) with supplier in support of T-Mobile, Metro and Mint quarterly marketing plans to ensure all promotions received maximum and timely funding support.
Drive the contract review and execution process for all OEM partner contracts, both internally and externally, ensuring best terms and leadership/legal reviews completed on time.
Support T-Mobile’s financial quarterly closing processes by ensuring all supplier contracts, performance validations and payments are received according to company guidelines and budgets.
Maintain and communicate supplier dashboard, including performance across key areas including sales, funding, quality, strategic initiatives, and other key industry-level results.