Technology Sourcing Manager

Job Overview Procurement is being rewritten in real time. The Sourcing Manager of 2026 is part strategist, part technologist, part storyteller, part negotiator — and entirely comfortable being uncomfortable. They don't process transactions. They orchestrate AI solutions, challenge incumbents, and shape the supplier ecosystem that powers the Un-carrier. This role is for someone who sees AI as leverage, not threat. Who walks into a room of C‑Suite executives, simplifies a 40‑page deal into one decision, and gets a clean yes — or a productive no — and moves. I am looking for people that run toward the hard conversations everyone else avoids. Key Functions Deploy and orchestrate AI agents across the full sourcing lifecycle — market intelligence, RFx authoring, response synthesis, redline drafting, should‑cost modeling, and supplier scorecards. Treat AI as a co‑worker, not a tool: define prompts, evaluation criteria, and human‑in‑the‑loop checkpoints. Measure and continuously improve cycle time, accuracy, and decision quality. Own multi‑year category strategies for assigned technology spend (SaaS, AI/ML platforms, data, cyber‑security, professional services with focus of Tech Labor). Build supplier ecosystems that out‑innovate competitors, not just out‑price them. Translate emerging tech (agentic AI, vertical SaaS, foundation model providers) into competitive sourcing plays. Lead high‑stakes negotiations against incumbent suppliers, internal stakeholders with strong preferences, and entrenched contractual positions. Welcome conflict as the path to better outcomes. Stay calm, curious, and firm when others go quiet or defensive. Partner deeply with Technology, Finance, Legal, Cyber, Privacy, and Product to shape demand upstream — not just react to it downstream. Be in the room when the technical decision is being made, not after the contract lands on your desk. Build defensible should‑cost models using AI‑assisted research, public filings, benchmark data, and first‑principles unit economics. Move negotiations from anchored vendor pricing to fact‑based target pricing. Quantify and capture value beyond unit price — consumption efficiency, licensing right‑sizing, exit costs, and avoided spend. Job Responsibilities Competitively sourcing technology spend through RFP, RFI and RFQs Drafting, negotiating and executing contractual documents including but not limited to master service agreements, statements of work, letter agreements, and purchase orders Run market scans and supplier qualification — identify net‑new entrants, challengers, and emerging players (especially in AI/ML, agentic platforms, vertical SaaS) before they show up in Gartner Building out autonomous agents and tools to help drive productivity, efficiency and overall process improvement Partner with technical personnel to interpret technical specifications to commercial and corporate financial requirements Summarize and present business cases and agreements for executive review and approval Education Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of related work experience OR Advanced degree with 3 years of related experience (Required) Acceptable areas of study include Business, Finance, Technology or Engineering (Required) Work Experience 4-7 years Experience in a technology sourcing, an engineering role or similar role. (Required) 4-7 years Experience managing Business Requirements, Project Plans, Project Schedules and associated project materials in a mid to large size company. (Required) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities AI Proficiency - Use enterprise AI (ChatGPT Enterprise, Claude, Copilot, internal LLM platforms) as your daily operating system — not as a novelty. Draft RFPs, summarize responses, synthesize redlines, model scenarios, prep negotiations. (Required) Project Management (Required) Category Management (Required) Microsoft Office (Required) RFP/RFI Development (Required) Contract Negotiation (Required) Executive Communication (Required) Strategic Sourcing (Required) Licenses and Certifications Certified Property Manager (CPM) Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) Additional Job Details Working on‑site five days per week; remote work is not available for this position No visa sponsorship for this position At least 18 years of age Legally authorized to work in the United States Travel Required: Yes DOT Regulated Position: No Safety Sensitive Position: No Salary Range Overland Park, KS $94,700 – $128,100 Frisco, TX $100,500 – $136,000 Base Pay Range: $87,000 - $156,900 Corporate Bonus Target: 15% Benefits 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, voluntary long‑term care insurance. We don't stop there – eligible employees can also receive mobile service & home internet discounts, pet insurance, and access to commuter and transit programs. Equal Opportunity Employer T‑Mobile USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All decisions concerning the employment relationship will be made without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religious affiliation, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination, retaliation or harassment based upon any of these factors is wholly inconsistent with how we do business and will not be tolerated. If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io or calling View phone number on click.appcast.io. Please note that this contact channel is not a means to apply for or inquire about a position and we are unable to respond to non‑accommodation related requests. #J-18808-Ljbffr