Principal Sourcing Management
About the role
The overall purpose of this position is to own and optimize procurement strategies by managing, negotiating, monitoring, and sourcing vendor and sub-contractor contracts to ensure cost-effective and efficient supply chain operations. The role involves owning the end-to-end sourcing lifecycle, managing Business Unit relationships, supporting new product launches, and working with Tier-1 and Tier-2 ODMs/OEMs.
Responsibilities
Own the negotiation and lifecycle management of agreements for an assigned portfolio of strategic Mobility suppliers, including Master Purchase Agreements (MPAs), promotional agreements, amendments, and Letters of Intent (LOIs).
Lead complex commercial negotiations covering pricing, payment terms, product commitments, warranties, credits, delivery obligations, risk protections, and other key business terms.
Partner across Legal, Risk, Finance, Product, Marketing, Planning, and Supply Chain to coordinate approvals, resolve issues, and drive agreements through execution 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.
Evaluate new suppliers, technologies, and commercial models where they can improve cost, resilience, innovation, or business outcomes.
Manage commercial matters including promotional funding and credits, licensing or other contractual issues, invoicing, and receivables in partnership with internal stakeholders.
Anticipate and assess supply, cost, technology, geopolitical, and commercial risks that could affect device availability, product launches, or financial performance.
Develop and execute mitigation strategies, including alternate sourcing, contractual protections, allocation and capacity planning, and other actions that strengthen supply continuity.
Ensure sourcing and contracting activities follow applicable corporate policies, approval requirements, and regulatory obligations, partnering with Legal, Risk, Security, and other stakeholders as appropriate.
Establish and monitor supplier, sourcing, and commercial performance metrics; translate insights into clear recommendations and actions for senior leadership.
Prepare executive-level analyses and updates on negotiations, supplier performance, market dynamics, risks, and financial impacts to support strategic decision-making.
Identify and lead improvements that simplify sourcing and contracting processes, strengthen governance, improve cycle time, and increase the effectiveness of Mobility sourcing operations.
Qualifications
An expert in strategic sourcing and supplier management who applies broad business knowledge, Mobility market insight, and an understanding of emerging technologies to solve complex commercial and supply-chain challenges and drive measurable business results. Operates with minimal oversight, exercising sound judgment in ambiguous and rapidly changing market conditions. Advises senior leaders, develops executive-ready recommendations, and influences cross-functional decisions related to supplier strategy, commercial terms, risk, and product readiness. Serves as a thought leader and mentor, sharing expertise and helping others navigate complex sourcing, contracting, and supplier-management challenges.
Skills
Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired. Master's degree preferred. Preferred experience in the Telecommunication industry.
Benefits
Job Contribution: An expert in strategic sourcing and supplier management who applies broad business knowledge, Mobility market insight, and an understanding of emerging technologies to solve complex commercial and supply-chain challenges and drive measurable business results. Operates with minimal oversight, exercising sound judgment in ambiguous and rapidly changing market conditions. Advises senior leaders, develops executive-ready recommendations, and influences cross-functional decisions related to supplier strategy, commercial terms, risk, and product readiness. Serves as a thought leader and mentor, sharing expertise and helping others navigate complex sourcing, contracting, and supplier-management challenges.
Our Principal Sourcing Management jobs earn between $116,700.00 - $196,100.00 USD Annual. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.
Joining Our Team Comes With Amazing Perks And Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, 401(k) plan, Tuition reimbursement program, Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays), Paid Parental Leave, Paid Caregiver Leave, Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected, Adoption Reimbursement, Disability Benefits (short term and long term), 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% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone, Weekly Hours 40, Time Type Regular.
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, Dallas, Texas, Washington, District of Columbia.
Salary Range: $116,700.00 - $196,100.00
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