Enterprise Sourcing Manager

T-Mobile; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 88,100 - 158,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock grants

401(k)

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

T-Mobile USA is seeking an Enterprise Sourcing Manager to lead end-to-end sourcing for marketing spend, managing a multi‑million‑dollar portfolio and partnering with Marketing, Legal, Finance and Risk to optimize value and terms.

This on-site role requires 4–7 years of strategic sourcing experience, strong negotiation and supplier relationship skills, and the ability to apply data-driven insights and AI‑powered tools to drive cost savings and risk mitigation across a high‑visibility category

Qualifications

• Negotiation—experience negotiating commercial terms, SLAs and contracts.
• Strategic Sourcing—develop and implement category strategies.
• Supplier Relationship Management—drive performance and continuous improvement.
• Category Strategy Development—analyze spend and market conditions to build strategies.
• Communication—clear communication of sourcing strategies to stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Management—build trust-based relationships across Marketing, Finance, Legal and Risk.
• Financial Analysis—model spend, scenarios and savings.
• Business Acumen—understand market trends and business principles.
• Project Management—manage concurrent sourcing projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies aligned with business objectives and cost savings.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing processes from requirements to contract negotiation.
• Draft, negotiate and manage long-term supplier contracts with favorable terms.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships through reviews and scorecards.
• Leverage AI tools, spend analytics and market intelligence for insights and savings opportunities.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Legal, Finance and Risk to meet compliance and operational needs.

Skills

Negotiation

Strategic Sourcing

Supplier Relationship Management

Category Strategy Development

Communication

Stakeholder Management

AI Tool Proficiency

Financial Analysis

Business Acumen

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree + 4 years experience

Job description

At T-Mobile, we invest in YOU! Our Total Rewards Package ensures competitive base salary and compensation, including stock grants, 401(k), and free money coaches.

This role requires working on-site five days per week. Remote and hybrid work arrangements are not available for this position.

Job Overview

Use your expertise and knowledge to support the Marketing teams at T-Mobile. The Enterprise Sourcing Manager is a strategic partner responsible for handling and optimizing spending across multiple categories. This role leads end‑to‑end sourcing and contracting activities—from category strategy development and RFP execution through contract negotiation and management—ensuring T‑Mobile secures best‑in‑class suppliers and terms that align with corporate objectives and operational needs.

This is an individual contributor role responsible for managing a multi‑million‑dollar portfolio of marketing spend across multiple sourcing categories. The ideal candidate brings expertise in strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management, combined with a strong ability to collaborate with business stakeholders to align procurement initiatives with T‑Mobile’s marketing strategy. This position uses data‑driven insights, modern AI‑powered tools, and market intelligence to drive cost efficiency, mitigate supply risk, and continuously improve supplier performance across a sophisticated and high‑visibility category portfolio.

This role is the primary sourcing owner for the following sub‑categories:

• Field Marketing: Experiential marketing agencies, local activation and event agencies, and supporting platforms.
• Marketing Print, Packaging & Production: Direct mail suppliers, retail merchandising and fulfillment suppliers, packaging suppliers.
• Direct Marketing Activities & Loyalty Programs
• Additional marketing and digital services categories based on business needs.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies that align with T‑Mobile business objectives, marketing priorities, and contribute significant cost savings.
• Lead end‑to‑end sourcing processes including requirements gathering, RFP/RFI development, proposal evaluation, scenario analysis, supplier selection, and contract negotiation to deliver optimal value and terms.
• Draft, negotiate and manage long‑term supplier contracts, ensuring favorable commercial terms, SLAs, and compliance with T‑Mobile’s legal and risk requirements.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships through regular business reviews, performance score‑carding, and proactive issue resolution to drive continuous improvement.
• Leverage AI‑powered procurement tools, spend analytics, and market intelligence to generate insights, identify savings opportunities, and support data‑driven sourcing decisions.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Marketing, Legal, Finance, and risk management to ensure sourcing strategies and supplier engagements meet operational and compliance needs.

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor's Degree plus 4 years of related work experience, or advanced degree with 1 year of related work experience. Preferred areas of study in Business, Supply Chain Management, Marketing or related field (Required).

Preferred Qualifications

• 4–7 years’ experience in strategic sourcing and contracting, particularly in print marketing, creative, professional services, digital marketing.
• 4–7 years’ experience in category strategy development, including spend analysis, market benchmarking, RFP/RFI management, and supplier selection.
• 2–4 years of supplier relationship management and performance management, including QBRs and score‑carding.
• Experience leveraging AI‑powered or advanced analytics tools to improve sourcing, contract management, supplier analysis, or procurement decision making.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Negotiation—Expertise in negotiating commercial terms, SLAs and contract structures with suppliers to ensure favorable outcomes for T‑Mobile. (Required)
• Strategic Sourcing—Ability to develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies that align with category‑specific market dynamics and corporate objectives. (Required)
• Supplier Relationship Management—Skills in overseeing and enhancing supplier relationships, including conducting performance evaluations and driving continuous improvement. (Required)
• Category Strategy Development—Ability to analyze spend, market conditions, and stakeholder needs to build multi‑year category strategies. (Required)
• Communication—Ability to clearly communicate sourcing strategies, recommendations, and results to stakeholders at all levels. (Required)
• Stakeholder Management—Skilled at building trust‑based relationships with Marketing, Finance, Legal, Risk, and other business stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with organizational priorities. (Required)
• AI Tool Proficiency—Experience using AI‑powered tools (generative AI, contract analytics, spend intelligence) to enhance sourcing efficiency and decision quality. (Preferred)
• Financial Analysis—Strong ability to analyze spend data, model scenarios, and quantify savings and value delivery. (Required)
• Business Acumen—Understanding of market trends and business principles relevant to procurement and supply chain management. (Required)
• Project Management—Capability to handle concurrent sourcing projects with competing priorities, milestones, and deliverables. (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Certification from APICS. (Preferred)
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) Certification from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM). (Preferred)
• Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM). (Preferred)

Travel

No travel required.

DOT Regulated

No.

Safety Sensitive Position

No.

Base Pay Range

$88,100 – $158,800 (base) with a corporate bonus target of 15%.

The pay range above is the general base pay range for a successful candidate in this role. The actual starting pay will vary within this range based on location, qualifications, and experience.

Benefits

Full‑time employees receive medical, dental and vision insurance; a flexible spending account; 401(k); employee stock grants and employee stock purchase plan; paid time off and paid holidays; parental and family leave; childcare subsidy; tuition assistance; disability and life insurance; and optional mobile service and home internet discounts.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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 [e-mail] or calling 1‑844‑873‑9500.