Technology Sourcing Manager, Cell Site Backhaul Solutions Sourcing

T-Mobile • Frisco, TX

2d • $87,000 - $156,900 • Hybrid

About The Position

At T-Mobile, we invest in YOU! Our Total Rewards Package ensures that employees get the same big love we give our customers. All team members receive a competitive base salary and compensation package - this is Total Rewards. Employees enjoy multiple wealth-building opportunities through our annual stock grant, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k), and access to free, year-round money coaches. That’s how we’re UNSTOPPABLE for our employees! Builds and maintains technology-based supplier relationships for T-Mobile, specifically supporting cell site backhaul and network connectivity solutions. Establishes, continually negotiates, and maintains all commercial terms and contracts with our suppliers. Owns and drives strategic sourcing initiatives including Request for Proposals (RFP), Request for Quotations (RFQ), and Requests for Information (RFI). Helps to drive T-Mobile's strategic direction within network infrastructure and connectivity categories of spend. Leads and supports cross-functional sourcing groups, ensuring supplier performance, and drives strategic sourcing initiatives. This also includes sourcing plan management, supplier issue tracking/resolution, project status communication, and risk assessment across a large, diverse supplier base supporting nationwide network deployments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Business, Finance, Technology, Engineering, or related field (Required)
• 4–7 years – Experience in technology sourcing, telecom/network engineering, or a similar role supporting infrastructure procurement
• 4–7 years – Experience managing Business Requirements, Project Plans, Project Schedules, and associated project materials in a mid to large size company
• Experience working with telecom carriers, fiber providers, or network infrastructure vendors preferred
• Project Management (Required)
• Microsoft Office (Required)
• RFP/RFI Development (Required)
• Contract Negotiation (Required)
• Communication (Required)
• Strategic Sourcing (Required)
• Knowledge of telecom network infrastructure, including fiber, Ethernet, and wavelength services (Preferred)
• Ability to manage a high-volume supplier environment (50+ vendors) across multiple geographic markets (Preferred)
• Understanding of network deployment lifecycle, including site activation timelines and service delivery intervals (Preferred)
• Financial modeling and cost analysis for large-scale network sourcing decisions (Preferred)
• At least 18 years of age
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of telecom network infrastructure, including fiber, Ethernet, and wavelength services (Preferred)
• Ability to manage a high-volume supplier environment (50+ vendors) across multiple geographic markets (Preferred)
• Understanding of network deployment lifecycle, including site activation timelines and service delivery intervals (Preferred)
• Financial modeling and cost analysis for large-scale network sourcing decisions (Preferred)
• Certified Property Manager (CPM) (Preferred)
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) (Preferred)
• Supply chain or sourcing certifications such as CPSM or CSCP (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Competitively sourcing technology spend through RFP, RFI, and RFQs, with a focus on telecom network infrastructure and backhaul solutions (e.g., fiber, Ethernet, wavelength services)
• Drafting, negotiating, and executing contractual documents including but not limited to master service agreements, statements of work, letter agreements, and purchase orders for high-volume circuit procurement
• Supplier management – supporting the evolution of supplier management through supplier scorecard development, performance management, and quarterly business reviews across a large portfolio of regional and national telecom providers
• Drive sourcing strategies for large-scale, high-volume circuit deployments (1G/10G/100G+), balancing cost, speed to deploy, and network resiliency
• Intellectual property licensing procurement & structural guidance, where applicable to network technologies
• Liaise with technical personnel (engineering, transport, and network planning teams) to interpret technical specifications (e.g., route diversity, latency, capacity requirements) into commercial and financial outcomes
• Summarize and present business cases, supplier strategies, and agreements for executive review and approval
• Manage supplier escalations related to delivery, performance, and contractual obligations impacting network deployment timelines

Benefits

• Employees enjoy multiple wealth-building opportunities through our annual stock grant, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k), and access to free, year-round money coaches.
• Employees in regular, non-temporary roles are eligible for an annual bonus or periodic sales incentive or bonus, based on their role.
• Most Corporate employees are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance and which is set at a percentage of the employee’s eligible earnings in the prior year.
• Certain positions in Customer Care are eligible for monthly bonuses based on individual and/or team performance.
• We cover all of the bases, offering medical, dental and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, 401(k), employee stock grants, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and up to 12 paid holidays - which total about 4 weeks for new full-time employees and about 2.5 weeks for new part-time employees annually - paid parental and family leave, family building benefits, back-up care, enhanced family support, childcare subsidy, tuition assistance, college coaching, short- and long-term disability, voluntary AD&D coverage, voluntary accident coverage, voluntary life insurance, voluntary disability insurance, and voluntary long-term care insurance.
• eligible employees can also receive mobile service & home internet discounts, pet insurance, and access to commuter and transit programs!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees