Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager

Job TitleOur Retail Wireless organization moves at an incredible pace, and you will be the bridge that connects cross-functional business priorities with world-class financial and indirect sourcing discipline. In this high-visibility role, you will drive our commercial, digital, and go-to-market (GTM) indirect categories—embedding directly with business leaders to translate retail and digital growth strategies into high-performing supplier ecosystems. From negotiating high-stakes agency and ad-tech partnerships to sourcing cutting-edge capabilities for our next-generation mobile app and digital storefronts, you will provide the commercial agility, contract governance, and market intelligence required to scale EchoStar's retail presence.What Success Looks Like (Objectives)Achieve measurable cost optimization and performance improvements within your first 90 days by identifying and executing high-stakes RFP/RFQ events across critical commercial, technology, and business services categoriesPartner deeply with Business Units, Legal, and Finance to ensure sourcing solutions are not just transactions, but strategic alignments with our broader organizational OKRsLeading the full lifecycle of complex commercial, software, and services contracts, you will balance aggressive speed-to-market needs with long-term operational and legal healthPresenting data-backed supplier recommendations to executive stakeholders will be a core part of how you influence our competitive trajectoryStandardize sourcing processes across the enterprise to ensure compliance and ethical practices remain consistent as we scaleUtilize AI-driven procurement tools and spend analysis platforms to move from reactive purchasing to proactive, trend-informed strategic planningCore Skills, Competencies, and Key Experiences (What you'll bring)Strong category expertise across indirect spend, with the demonstrated ability to navigate the nuances of professional services, software/SaaS, and marketing suppliers with easeExceptional negotiation and influence skills that empower you to champion the company's mission during difficult high-risk supplier discussionsAnalytical prowess in evaluating historical spend data to offer practical solutions and rational judgments that optimize our resourcesAdvanced contract drafting capabilities that enable you to collaborate effectively with legal teams to refine complex language without sacrificing business speedHigh standards of excellence and a bias for action when managing multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced wireless environmentDeep commitment to ethical sourcing and values, ensuring that all supplier relationships reflect our social, data privacy, and governance responsibilitiesAI Literacy to explore and apply emerging technologies that enhance data interpretation and automate routine sourcing workflowsAdditional Qualifications Successful candidates will typically have:Master's degree (MBA or related field)Demonstrated experience sourcing a diverse portfolio of indirect categories (e.g., professional services, software/technology, and marketing)A proven track record of leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing C-suite stakeholdersMinimum RequirementsMinimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related fieldMinimum Experience: 7 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, commercial procurement, or indirect supply chainRequired Technical Skills: Must have at least 7 years of experience with:Executing complex RFX (RFP, RFQ, RFI) eventsStrategic contract negotiation and draftingManaging complex indirect vendor categories (e.g., professional services, software, or marketing)Visa sponsorship not available for this roleCompensation: $96,250.00/Year - $158,125.00/YearAbout Our DepartmentOur investment in the future needs those with an eye on the bottom line, and our Financial organization plays a vital role in supporting our game-changing ideas with creative solutions to complex problems. Team members have the unique opportunity to explore diverse business lines, gaining hands-on experience in various facets of finance, including accounting, audit and supply chain management.About Our CompanyEchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products. Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.BenefitsWe offer meaningful health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) plan with company match, employee stock purchase plan, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan.