Lead Sourcing Management

AT&T; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 119,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Extended caregiver leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

AT&T is seeking a Lead Sourcing Manager to drive strategic sourcing for network infrastructure services, including construction, engineering, maintenance, and operations. You will lead complex negotiations and manage supplier relationships to ensure performance and cost effectiveness across the enterprise.

The role collaborates with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Legal, and supplier teams to align contracts with business goals.

Qualifications

• Experience leading sourcing initiatives for network infrastructure projects.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across organizations.
• Excellent written and verbal executive communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for network construction, engineering, maintenance, and infrastructure services.
• Lead negotiations for complex contracts, SLAs, and pricing schedules.
• Manage supplier performance via metrics, scorecards, and governance processes.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Engineering, and Operations to align contracts with business objectives.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Contract management

Supplier relationship management

Risk assessment

Executive communication

Job description

This is a full-time onsite role based in the location(s) posted and is performed from the designated work location five days per week. No relocation is offered.

Lead Sourcing Manager / Lead Supply Chain Sourcing Manager – Network Infrastructure Services

What You'll Do

AT&T is seeking a strategic and results-oriented sourcing professional to support the sourcing, contract management, and supplier relationship activities associated with the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of AT&T's wireline and wireless networks. This role is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, leading complex commercial negotiations, managing supplier relationships, and supporting critical network infrastructure initiatives across the enterprise. The successful candidate will work closely with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Legal, and supplier organizations to ensure AT&T maintains strong supplier partnerships while achieving business, operational, and financial objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for network construction, engineering, maintenance, and infrastructure services.
• Lead competitive sourcing events, including Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Requests for Quotations (RFQs), supplier evaluations, and supplier selection activities.
• Conduct market analysis and category assessments to identify sourcing opportunities, emerging supplier capabilities, and industry trends.
• Drive initiatives that improve supplier performance, optimize costs, and strengthen contractual protections.

Contract Development & Commercial Negotiations

• Lead negotiations for complex commercial agreements, statements of work, amendments, renewals, and pricing schedules.
• Develop, negotiate, and administer contracts supporting critical network infrastructure programs.
• Negotiate commercial terms involving pricing, service levels, risk allocation, performance requirements, and contractual protections.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, Engineering, and Operations teams to ensure contracts align with business objectives and risk management requirements.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Evaluate supplier capabilities, operational capacity, financial health, and performance to support business objectives.
• Establish and maintain productive supplier relationships while ensuring accountability for service delivery and contractual commitments.
• Monitor supplier performance through established metrics, scorecards, and governance processes.
• Identify and mitigate supplier-related risks that could impact network deployment, maintenance, or operational performance.

Executive & Cross-Functional Partnership

• Collaborate with senior leaders and key stakeholders across AT&T to support strategic sourcing initiatives and business priorities.
• Develop executive-level presentations, recommendations, business cases, and negotiation strategies.
• Present sourcing recommendations, supplier evaluations, and commercial outcomes to senior leadership.
• Influence decisions through effective communication, analytics, and business insight.

Risk Management

• Assess supply chain and supplier-related risks, including operational, financial, contractual, and capacity risks.
• Develop mitigation strategies that protect business continuity and support successful program execution.
• Support governance processes that ensure compliance with sourcing policies and business requirements.

Preferred Experience

• Contract development, negotiation, and administration
• Strategic sourcing and category management
• Competitive sourcing events (RFPs, RFQs, and supplier evaluations)
• Supplier relationship management and performance oversight
• Commercial negotiations involving pricing, risk allocation, service levels, and contractual protections
• Executive stakeholder communication and presentation development
• Supply chain risk assessment and mitigation

Preferred Industry Experience

• Telecommunications network infrastructure
• Fiber deployment and outside plant construction
• Engineering and design services
• Wireless network infrastructure and tower services
• Site acquisition and network deployment services
• Network maintenance and field operations
• Large-scale construction or infrastructure programs

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex sourcing initiatives from strategy development through contract execution.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across multiple organizations.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of supplier economics and commercial structures.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and executive communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure, engineering, construction, telecommunications, or operational services categories preferred.

Why AT&T

This position offers the opportunity to play a critical role in supporting AT&T's network infrastructure investments and strategic initiatives. The successful candidate will influence key sourcing decisions, partner with senior leaders, and help ensure the performance, reliability, and cost‑effectiveness of the suppliers that support AT&T's wireline and wireless network operations.

Our Lead Sourcing Management jobs earn between $118,800.00 - $178,200.00 USD Annual. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.

Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
• Adoption Reimbursement
• Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Extensive employee wellness programs
• Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone
• Weekly Hours: 40
• Time Type: Regular
• Location: Dallas, Texas
• Salary Range: $118,800.00 - $178,200.00 AT&T

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