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…