Technology Sourcing Manager, Cell Site Backhaul Solutions Sourcing

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.Job Responsibilities:This position can be located in Frisco, TX or Overland Park, KSCompetitively 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 procurementSupplier 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 providersDrive sourcing strategies for large-scale, high-volume circuit deployments (1G/10G/100G+), balancing cost, speed to deploy, and network resiliencyIntellectual property licensing procurement & structural guidance, where applicable to network technologiesLiaise with technical personnel (engineering, transport, and network planning teams) to interpret technical specifications (e.g., route diversity, latency, capacity requirements) into commercial and financial outcomesSummarize and present business cases, supplier strategies, and agreements for executive review and approvalManage supplier escalations related to delivery, performance, and contractual obligations impacting network deployment timelinesEducation and Work Experience: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 procurement4–7 years – Experience managing Business Requirements, Project Plans, Project Schedules, and associated project materials in a mid to large size companyExperience working with telecom carriers, fiber providers, or network infrastructure vendors preferredKnowledge, Skills and Abilities: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)Licenses and Certifications:Certified Property Manager (CPM) (Preferred)Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) (Preferred)Supply chain or sourcing certifications such as CPSM or CSCP (Preferred)#LI-Corporate#LI-HybridAt least 18 years of ageLegally authorized to work in the United StatesBase Pay Range: $87,000 - $156,900Corporate Bonus Target: 15%The pay range above is the general base pay range for a successful candidate in the role. The successful candidate’s actual pay will be based on various factors, such as work location, qualifications, and experience, so the actual starting pay will vary within this range.At T-Mobile, 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. To find the pay range for this role based on hiring location, https://paylookup.t-mobile.com/paylookup?reqID=REQ346527¶dox=1At T-Mobile, our benefits exemplify the spirit of One Team, Together! A big part of how we care for one another is working to ensure our benefits evolve to meet the needs of our team members. Full and part-time employees have access to the same benefits when eligible. 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. We don'