Sr Category Manager

Job Overview

At T‑Mobile, we invest in YOU! All team members receive a competitive base salary and a comprehensive Total Rewards package which includes annual stock grants, an employee stock purchase plan, a 401(k) plan, and free, year‑round money coaching.

** Work Arrangement:
** This role requires working on‑site five days per week. Remote work is not available. The company is unable to sponsor a work visa.

This role is crucial for handling procurement categories to achieve cost reductions while maintaining product quality and supplier service levels. It involves developing and implementing sourcing strategies, handling supplier negotiations, contracts, and ongoing supplier relationships within designated categories. The Sr. Category Manager will lead strategic procurement across Credit Risk, Fraud, and Collections – three high‑stakes categories at the intersection of financial performance and regulatory exposure.

Success is measured by savings delivery, supply‑base optimization, and the ability to influence cross‑functional stakeholders in a fast‑moving enterprise environment.

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for Credit Risk, Fraud, and Collections categories – delivering measurable cost reductions while protecting service continuity and compliance posture.
• Manage supplier negotiations and handle end‑to‑end contract lifecycle, including renewals, amendments, and performance governance across key vendor relationships.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, Risk, and Operations stakeholders to align procurement strategy with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements specific to credit and fraud environments.
• Analyze market trends, pricing benchmarks, and supplier landscapes to surface actionable insights and present strategic recommendations.
• Lead cost‑savings programs and track progress to ensure continuous financial impact and alignment with growth plans.
• Manage supplier performance through structured SLA oversight, QBRs, and risk mitigation frameworks tailored to high‑sensitivity financial service providers.
• Support RFP/RFI development, evaluation, and award processes – including scoring design, stakeholder alignment, and final recommendation packages.
• Identify process improvement opportunities within procurement workflows (P2P intake, Legal/Risk review cycles) to increase efficiency and reduce cycle time.
• Perform other duties/projects as assigned by business management as needed.

• Bachelor’s Degree plus 7 years of related work experience OR advanced degree with 5 years of related experience (Required).
• Acceptable areas of study include Supply Chain Management/Business/Engineering (Required).
• 7+ years of relevant experience (Required).
• 5+ year track record in a global procurement organization (Required).
• Experience with in client services or consulting is a plus (Preferred).
• Experience sourcing indirect spend categories (including Credit Risk, Fraud, and Collections) (Required).

• Advanced procurement skills: development/management of category strategies, RFP/RFI development, contract negotiations, strategic sourcing, supplier relationship lifecycle management, risk mitigation principles, and cost evaluation methods such as TCO, ROI, and payback period (Required).
• Results‑driven, innovative & creative (Required).
• Aligns and energizes others behind common objectives, action‑oriented & willing to face challenging situations (Required).
• Formulates and articulates a strategy and business case and builds a tactical path (Required).
• Demonstrates candor; respectfully challenges senior leadership (Required).
• Comfortable constructing presentations, organizational communications, and business cases (Required).
• Strong ability to build relationships and networks with multiple functions and leadership levels (Required).
• Strong analytical capabilities and negotiation skills (Required).
• Self‑starter and independent worker (Required).
• Strong leadership skills (Required).

• CPM, CTPE, or CCP preferred (Preferred).

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