Telecom Cell Site Backhaul Sourcing Specialist

T-Mobile; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 76,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual stock grant

Employee stock purchase plan

401(k)

Paid time off and holidays

Mobile service discounts

Job summary

T-Mobile in Frisco, TX is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support the sourcing of backhaul circuits for the nationwide cell site network. You will drive competitive sourcing with telecom vendors and manage multiple engagements in a high-volume environment.

The role emphasizes contract drafting and negotiation, vendor performance management, and collaboration with engineering and legal teams. On-site work five days per week; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years of related work experience OR combination of education and experience deemed equivalent.
• Acceptable areas of study include Telecommunications, Business, Supply Chain, or Information Systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute competitive sourcing processes — RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs — for cell site backhaul circuits including fiber, Ethernet, and satellite broadband 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 on a continuous weekly cadence
• Contribute to the cell site contract renewal program — managing vendor bids, comparative analysis, and contract execution to drive cost savings
• Maintain and update procurement trackers and contract management systems to ensure accurate, real-time visibility across the portfolio
• Support vendor performance management through business reviews and SLA/billing escalations
• Collaborate closely with Transport Engineering as the primary internal customer
• Other duties and projects as assigned by management

Skills

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Multi-tasking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree + 2 years experience or equivalent

Telecommunications, Business, Supply Chain, or Information Systems

Tools

Excel

Salesforce

Job description

T-Mobile in Frisco, TX is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support the sourcing of backhaul circuits for the nationwide cell site network. You will drive competitive sourcing with telecom vendors and manage multiple engagements in a high-volume environment.

The role emphasizes contract drafting and negotiation, vendor performance management, and collaboration with engineering and legal teams. On-site work five days per week; visa sponsorship is not available.