T-Mobile USA, Inc.

T-Mobile USA, Inc.

Technology Sourcing Manager, Cell Site Backhaul Solutions Sourcing

Frisco, Texas, USA · Part-time

No sponsorship$95k-$128kDetected 13 hours ago
Project ManagementNegotiationFinancial ModelingExcelSupply ChainProcurementPerformance ManagementContract ManagementRF EngineeringVPN5G/LTENetwork EngineeringCommunicationPublic SpeakingMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • That's how we're UNSTOPPABLE for our employees! *This role requires working on-site five days per week.
  • Remote work is not available for this position.
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Draft, negotiate, and execute contractual documents including Master Service Agreements (MSAs), service orders, IRU agreements, dark fiber leases, letter agreements, and purchase orders for high-volume circuit procurement
  • Drive sourcing strategies for large-scale, high-volume circuit deployments (1G / 10G / 100G+), balancing total cost of ownership (TCO), speed to deploy, and network resiliency
  • Develop and apply financial models comparing lit service vs. dark fiber IRU trade-offs, including NPV, CapEx/OpEx analysis, and long-term cost projections
  • Manage a portfolio of 50+ national and regional telecom suppliers through scorecard development, performance management, and quarterly business reviews (QBRs)
  • Lead supplier escalations related to service delivery intervals (SDIs), FOC date jeopardies, outage events, SLA breaches, and billing disputes
  • Support sourcing plan management, project status reporting, and supplier issue tracking across nationwide network deployment programs

Requirements

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office(Excel financial modeling, PowerPoint presentations, Word) (Required)
  • Contract drafting and negotiation - MSAs, service orders, IRU/lease agreements (Required)
  • Strong Communication skills - written and verbal, including executive-level presentations (Required)
  • Strategic Sourcing methodology (RFP, RFI, RFQ) and competitive bid management (Required)
  • Travel Required (Yes/No): Yes
  • Acceptable areas of study include Business, Finance, Technology, Engineering, or related field (Required)
  • Experience in technology sourcing, telecom procurement, or a similar role supporting network infrastructure (Required)
  • Experience managing Business Requirements, Project Plans, Project Schedules, and associated project materials in a mid to large size company (Required)
  • Project Management: ability to manage multiple concurrent sourcing and contract initiatives (Required)

Nice to have

  • Certain positions in Customer Care are eligible for monthly bonuses based on individual and/or team performance.
  • Deep knowledge of telecom transport services: fiber, Ethernet (MEF CE 2.0), wavelength/DWDM, dark fiber IRU, DIA, MPLS
  • Familiarity with satellite backhaul procurement (LEO/GEO) and fixed wireless / microwave services
  • Understanding of subsea/submarine cable capacity markets and IRU structures
  • Knowledge of network deployment lifecycle: site activation timelines, SDIs, FOC management, and jeopardy resolution
  • Financial modeling: NPV, TCO analysis, CapEx/OpEx trade-offs for large-scale network sourcing decisions
  • Familiarity with 5G RAN architecture, C-RAN / O-RAN transport requirements, and xHaul (fronthaul/midhaul/backhaul) concepts
  • Experience with procurement analytics tools, spend analysis platforms, or AI-powered vendor benchmarking tools

Compensation

  • Overland Park, KS $94,700 - $128,100
  • Frisco, TX $100,500 - $136,000
  • $87,000 - $156,900
  • 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.

Benefits

  • 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.
  • 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 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.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • T-Mobile is unable to sponsor a work visa for this position. *

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