Specialist, Technology Sourcing

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This role supports the strategic procurement of circuit and connectivity solutions for T-Mobile's nationwide cell site network. As part of the All Backhaul Technology Procurement team, the Specialist works within a geographically assigned pod alongside a Sr. Category Manager, executing sourcing activities across a portfolio of regional and national telecommunications vendors. Success is measured by speed and accuracy of contract execution, contribution to cost savings, and ability to manage multiple concurrent vendor engagements across a high-volume procurement environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Execute competitive sourcing processes - RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs - for cell site backhaul circuits including fiber, Ethernet, and satellite broadband access across assigned vendor and geographic portfolio
• Draft, negotiate, and execute contractual documents including Master Service Agreements, service orders, and amendments with telecom vendors ranging from large national carriers to small regional providers
• Support the National Site Development (NSD) program by sourcing and contracting backhaul connectivity for new cell sites added to T-Mobile's network on a continuous weekly cadence
• Contribute to the cell site contract renewal program by managing vendor bids, comparative analysis, and contract execution to drive cost savings across assigned site portfolios
• Maintain and update procurement trackers, sourcing incubators, and contract management systems to ensure accurate, real-time visibility into portfolio status
• Support vendor performance management through participation in business reviews and escalation of SLA or billing issues to the appropriate internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborate closely with Transport Engineering as the primary internal customer, translating network requirements into actionable sourcing and contracting activities
• Also responsible for other duties and projects as assigned by management

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of related experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience (Required)
• Acceptable areas of study include Telecommunications, Business, Supply Chain, Information Systems, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in technology sourcing, telecom procurement, or a related field (Preferred)
• Familiarity with telecommunications infrastructure - fiber, Ethernet, point-to-point circuits, direct internet access, and satellite broadband - is a strong plus
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume procurement or contracts environment (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to manage multiple concurrent procurement activities across a large vendor portfolio without losing accuracy or momentum (Required)
• Strong contract negotiation and drafting skills, with attention to commercial terms, SLAs, and pricing structures (Required)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel for data analysis and vendor bid comparisons (Required)
• Familiarity with Salesforce or similar procurement/contract management platforms (Preferred)
• Strong organizational and communication skills - this role interfaces regularly with engineering, legal, and vendor contacts simultaneously (Required)
• Comfortable operating in an environment with competing priorities and tight deadlines driven by network build schedules (Required)
• Experience with data analytics tools and AI-powered platforms for procurement intelligence, spend analysis, or vendor benchmarking is a significant plus (Preferred)

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• At least 18 years of age
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Base Pay Range: $65,700 - $118,500

Corporate Bonus Target: 10%

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.

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