Senior Technical Sourcing Leader — Cloud, AI/IoT Strategy

AT&T; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 196,000; 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

Paid Caregiver Leave

Additional sick leave beyond state law

Adoption Reimbursement

Disability Benefits

Life and AD&D Insurance

Supplemental benefit programs

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Wellness programs

Employee discounts on AT&T plans and设备

AT&T internet / fiber and AT&T phone

Job summary

AT&T in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Lead Technical Sourcing Manager to own end-to-end sourcing for cloud, AI/ML, Internet of Things, and automation, shaping strategy, selecting suppliers, and negotiating agreements that enable cross-functional programs.

You’ll balance cost, risk, and compliance, oversee supplier performance, conduct TCO analyses, and provide data-driven recommendations to executives to influence long-term business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Technical sourcing and procurement expertise for emerging technology categories (cloud, AI/ML, IoT, automation).
• Contract negotiation and supplier agreement management (including terms, SLAs, deliverables).
• Supplier performance management with governance rhythms, scorecards/metrics, remediation planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for emerging technologies aligned to roadmaps.
• Lead supplier selection activities with market research and stakeholder alignment.
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier agreements for favorable terms and deliverables.
• Own ongoing supplier management including performance reviews and security controls adherence.
• Partner with business units to provide cost analyses, risk assessments, and recommendations.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and manage sourcing risks to ensure continuity.

Skills

Technical sourcing

Contract negotiation

Supplier performance management

Cost analysis / TCO

Risk management

Security controls knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Certification required in some areas

Job description

AT&T in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Lead Technical Sourcing Manager to own end-to-end sourcing for cloud, AI/ML, Internet of Things, and automation, shaping strategy, selecting suppliers, and negotiating agreements that enable cross-functional programs.

You’ll balance cost, risk, and compliance, oversee supplier performance, conduct TCO analyses, and provide data-driven recommendations to executives to influence long-term business outcomes.