Senior Specialist, Tech Vendor Management

AT&T

. Strategically oversee and optimize vendor relationships and sourcing of technical products and services .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeAtlanta • United StatesSenior💰 $77,800 - $116,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in vendor and contract management, financial analysis, and compliance, while effectively overseeing sourcing strategies and vendor performance. Capable of managing complex projects independently and collaborating with executive teams to optimize technology solutions.

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Vendor ManagementContract NegotiationFinancial AnalysisSourcing StrategiesCompliance Management

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Hard Skills

Vendor ManagementContract ManagementFinancial AnalysisSourcingGovernanceAuditComplianceTechnology RoadmapsService-Level AgreementsCost-Benefit Analysis

Soft Skills

Strategic OversightIndependent WorkCollaborationCommunicationProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Certification in Vendor Management

Industry Keywords

Technical ProductsService-Level ManagementQuality AssuranceVendor PerformanceDisaster RecoveryData ManagementExecutive Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Strategically oversee and optimize vendor relationships and sourcing of technical products and services
Gather technical requirements and prepare/evaluate RFPs
Identify and analyze sourcing vendors and provide financial analysis and recommendations
Support contract negotiations and oversee governance, service-level management, quality assurance, audit, compliance, vendor performance, and security procedures
Review technology roadmaps, best practices, and current and future hardware, software, licensing, and sourcing trends
Formulate strategies to rationalize vendors and products
Manage vendor financials, business cases, contract analysis, benchmarking, penalties, payments/accruals, and cost-benefit analysis
Oversee vendor access, connectivity, onboarding/offboarding, escalations, continuity, disaster recovery, transitions, executive coordination, data management, reporting, and metrics
Apply knowledge of AT&T business functions and technologies to develop cost-effective vendor technology solutions
Work independently on expansive projects with minimal supervision and interact with department teams and General Managers and above

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired in Computer Science
2+ years of related experience
Certification is required in some areas
In-depth knowledge of vendor and contract management, sourcing, technical products and services, SLAs, financial analysis, governance, audit, compliance, security, and technology roadmaps

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Time Off and Holidays (at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Caregiver Leave
Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
Adoption Reimbursement
Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Extensive employee wellness programs
Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone