Lead Technical Sourcing Management Emerging Technologies

Location: Dallas, TX; Atlanta, GA; Bedminster, NJ; Chicago, IL. Office presence required ≥ 5 days per week. No relocation offered.

About the role

Build what’s next by shaping the technology partnerships that power a more connected world. At AT&T, we empower leaders to drive change in a fast‑evolving, connected landscape—and your sourcing strategy will help accelerate innovation across areas like cloud, AI/ML, Internet of Things, and automation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for emerging technologies (cloud, AI/ML, Internet of Things, and automation) that align to business and technical roadmaps.
• Lead supplier selection activities, including market research, competitive comparisons, and stakeholder alignment to support technology adoption.
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier agreements to deliver favorable commercial terms, clear deliverables, and measurable outcomes.
• Own ongoing supplier management—performance reviews, issue resolution, and adherence to security controls and contractual obligations.
• Partner with business unit and cross‑functional teams to provide cost analysis, risk assessments, and recommendations that inform executive decisions.
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities and proactively manage sourcing risks to support compliance and continuity.

Requirements

• Technical sourcing and procurement expertise for emerging technology categories (e.g., cloud, AI/ML, Internet of Things, and automation).
• Contract negotiation and supplier agreement management (including commercial terms, service levels, and deliverables).
• Supplier performance management, including governance rhythms, scorecards/metrics, and remediation planning.
• Cost analysis and total cost of ownership (TCO) modeling to support sourcing recommendations.
• Risk management across technology sourcing (e.g., third‑party risk considerations, compliance alignment, and continuity planning).
• Working knowledge of security controls and how they are incorporated into supplier onboarding and contractual obligations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired.
• Relevant certification(s) required.
• Experience leading significant sourcing initiatives with strategic autonomy and measurable business impact.
• Experience influencing executive decisions through data‑driven recommendations and cross‑functional alignment.
• Experience mentoring or guiding less experienced staff through complex sourcing work.

Pay

Annual base salary range: $130,700 – $196,100 USD (individual starting salary may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid time off and holidays (at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company‑designated holidays, based on date of hire)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid caregiver leave
• Additional sick leave beyond statutory requirements (unprotected)
• Adoption reimbursement
• Short‑term and long‑term disability benefits
• 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 % on eligible AT&T mobility plans, accessories, AT&T internet (including fiber where available), and AT&T phone services

Schedule

Weekly hours: 40 hours. Time type: Regular.