*This role requires working on-site five days per week. Remote work is not available for this position. T-Mobile is unable to sponsor a work visa for this position.*

Job Overview
The Enterprise Sourcing Manager within T-Mobile's Indirect Procurement organization is a strategic partner responsible for handling and optimizing spend across multiple indirect categories. This role leads end-to-end sourcing and contracting activities-from category strategy development and RFP execution through contract negotiation and execution-ensuring T-Mobile secures best-in-class suppliers and terms that support our workforce and culture goals.

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 talent and operational 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:
• Talent Acquisition: Staffing agencies, RPO providers, background screening, recruiting technology platforms, and candidate assessment tools.
• Learning & Development: E-learning platforms, instructor-led training vendors, leadership development programs, and LMS solutions.
• Compensation: Compensation benchmarking and survey providers, total rewards consulting, and equity administration services.
• Relay & Accessibility: Communication relay services, accessibility technology, and captioning/interpretation vendors supporting T-Mobile's workforce accessibility commitments.
• Other Sourcing Categories

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement category strategies for Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Compensation, and Relay & Accessibility that align with T-Mobile's business objectives and HR priorities.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing processes including requirements gathering, RFP/RFI development, proposal evaluation, supplier selection, and contract negotiation to deliver optimal value and terms.
• Negotiate and handle 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 HR, Legal, Finance, and business stakeholders to ensure sourcing strategies and supplier engagements meet operational and compliance needs.

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree plus 3 years of related work experience, OR advanced degree with 1 year of related work experience OR combination of education and experience deemed equivalent. Acceptable areas of study include Supply Chain, Business, HR, or related field (Required)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4-7 years - Strategic sourcing and contracting across professional services or HR/People categories (Talent Acquisition, L&D, Compensation, or similar)
• 4-7 years - Category strategy development, including spend analysis, market benchmarking, RFP/RFI management, and supplier selection
• 4-7 years - Contract negotiation and lifecycle management in a corporate procurement environment
• 2-4 years - Supplier relationship management and performance management, including QBRs and score-carding
• 1-3 years - Experience using AI-powered tools (e.g., generative AI assistants, spend analytics platforms, contract intelligence tools) to improve sourcing outcomes

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strategic Sourcing - Ability to develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned to category-specific market dynamics and business requirements. (Required)
• Negotiation - Expertise in negotiating commercial terms, SLAs, and contract structures with suppliers to deliver favorable outcomes for T-Mobile. (Required)
• Contracting - Proficiency in drafting, reviewing, and managing contracts including MSAs, SOWs, and amendment processes. (Required)
• Supplier Relationship Management - Skill in developing supplier partnerships, conducting performance reviews, and driving continuous improvement. (Required)
• Category Strategy Development - Ability to analyze spend, market conditions, and stakeholder needs to build multi-year category strategies. (Required)
• AI Tool Proficiency - Experience using AI-powered tools (generative AI, contract analytics, spend intelligence) to enhance sourcing efficiency and decision quality. (Preferred)
• Financial & Spend Analysis - Ability to analyze spend data, model scenarios, and quantify savings and value delivery. (Required)
• Stakeholder Management - Skilled at building trust-based relationships with HR and business partners to align sourcing activity with functional priorities. (Required)
• Business Acumen - Understanding of HR category dynamics, talent market trends, and how procurement drives workforce strategy outcomes. (Required)
• Communication - Ability to clearly communicate sourcing strategies, recommendations, and results to stakeholders at all levels. (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 that demonstrates broad supply chain and procurement knowledge. (Preferred)
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) Certification from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) that signifies expertise in supply management and procurement. (Preferred)
• Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM): Certification that indicates advanced knowledge in purchasing, negotiation, and supplier analysis. (Preferred)

• At least 18 years of age
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Travel:
Travel Required (Yes/No): No

DOT Regulated:
DOT Regulated Position (Yes/No): No
Safety Sensitive Position (Yes/No): No

The base salary for this role varies by location and reflects local market rates:

• Frisco, TX $101,700 - $137,700
• Overland Park, KS $95,900 - $129,700

Base Pay Range: $88,100 - $158,800

Corporate Bonus Target: 15%

The pay range above is the general base pay range for a successful candidate in the role. The successful candidate's actual pay will be based on various factors, such as work location, qualifications, and experience, so the actual starting pay will vary within this range.

At T-Mobile, employees in regular, non-temporary roles are eligible for an annual bonus or periodic sales incentive or bonus, based on their role. Most Corporate employees are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance and which is set at a percentage of the employee's eligible earnings in the prior year. Certain positions in Customer Care are eligible for monthly bonuses based on individual and/or team performance. To find the pay range for this role based on hiring location, https://paylookup.t-mobile.com/paylookup?reqID=REQ354649¶dox=1

At T-Mobile, our benefits exemplify the spirit of One Team, Together! A big part of how we care for one another is working to ensure our benefits evolve to meet the needs of our team members. Full and part-time employees have access to the same benefits when eligible. We cover all of the bases, offering medical, dental and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, 401(k), employee stock grants, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and up to 12 paid holidays - which total about 4 weeks for new full-time employees and about 2.5 weeks for new part-time employees annually - paid parental and family leave, family building benefits, back-up care, enhanced family support, childcare subsidy, tuition assistance, college coaching, short- and long-term disability, voluntary AD&D coverage, voluntary accident coverage, voluntary life insurance, voluntary disability insurance, and voluntary long-term care insurance. We don't stop there - eligible employees can also receive mobile service & home internet discounts, pet insurance, and access to commuter and transit programs! To learn about T-Mobile's amazing benefits, check out www.t-mobilebenefits.com.

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