Lead Sourcing Management

Job Description:

At AT&T we’re redefining the future of connectivity. At our core is a passion to serve our customers with products and services that create connections, improve lives and allow millions to share the stories and experiences that matter. Our Corporate teams are fueled by innovation and a desire to connect the world in meaningful ways. Join our team and bring your bold ideas, supporting and transforming our business across areas like marketing, finance and more.

AT&T is seeking an experienced Lead Sourcing Manager in the Technology, Operations and Business Solutions area under our Wireline Transformation & Supply Chain (WTSC) organization. In this role, you’ll draft, negotiate, manage, monitor and strategically source Marketing Research supplier contracts. This will include everything from requests for proposal, quote and information through contract execution. You’ll serve as an advocate of our company, both internally and with suppliers, to mitigate impacts of policy, reduce risk and drive successful outcomes through negotiation.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

Works with business partners to draft agreements.

Build and deploy a sourcing strategy aligned with business partners’ needs for assigned categories.

Create and execute contracts, determine optimal contract terms and pricing and drive savings and efficiencies.

Provide interpretation of terms and conditions of contractual obligations and act when contractual provisions are not met by the supplier (e.g., termination letters, bankruptcies, breach notifications).

Negotiate terms and conditions, contract modifications, quotations, and revisions with suppliers.

Coordinate required approvals based on the document being negotiated.

Responsible for the review and administration of long-term and/or blanket purchase contracts.

Oversee commercial contract issues, negotiations and/or administration of agreements including renewals, new business, and consolidations.

Develop financial models, including present mode of operation (PMO) and future mode of operation (FMO) comparisons.

May recommend strategic alternatives in support of corporate initiatives, customer demand, and economic criteria.

Skills:

The ability to exercise sound judgment when selecting methods and evaluation criteria for obtaining results or evaluating supplier responses.

Effective collaboration skills – you’ll work across all levels of leadership.

The ability to stay current on market intelligence to assist in negotiation effectiveness.

Previous experience with or knowledge in assigned sourcing categories.

The ability to apply knowledge appropriately when evaluating new offers and terms.

Resolution skills – you’ll face a wide range of sourcing issues.

The ability to manage an intense workload within short timeframes, and to use a process- orientated approach.

Strong leadership, negotiation, legal drafting of custom language and communication skills.

A passion for and natural curiosity in relation to Marketing Research in the Telecommunications industry.

You must like working hard and overcoming challenges.

The ability to demonstrate sound judgment, common sense, and a good sense of humor with strong business acumen.

Qualifications:

Graduate - bachelor’s degree in business administration or supply chain preferred or Certified Purchasing Manager experience.  Juris doctor degree is a plus.

5+ years’ experience in management of supplier relationships and negotiating contracts.

Business, cost management and quality experience.

Skilled in creating Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and “What-If” scenario financial modeling and analysis for comparative sourcing events.

Understanding of contractual Ts & Cs including intellectual property ownership.

Ability to generate comprehensive commercial deal sheet terms by fully understanding client requirements, demand/usage and budget forecasts, supplier products/services and defining flexible terms to adequately support contractual use by multiple business units.

***Candidate must be located in Dallas, TX, Atlanta, GA, Alpharetta, GA or Chicago, IL and be willing to work 3-5 days in the office per week.  Relocation assistance is not available. ***

Education: Preferred Bachelors degree.

Experience: Typically 5 to 7 years of relevant experience or certification may be required.

Supervisory: No.

Environmental Requirements: This position may be resp