Strategic Network Sourcing Lead - Infra & Negotiations

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

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.