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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in contract negotiation, supplier performance management, and financial analysis within sourcing operations. Proficient in developing strategies for cost optimization and managing cross-functional teams to enhance supplier relationships and operational efficiency.
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Contract NegotiationSupplier Performance ManagementFinancial AnalysisProject ManagementMicrosoft Office Suite
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Hard Skills
Contract DraftingRequirements DefinitionRequest for Proposal (RFP)Cost OptimizationVendor Proposal AnalysisBuild-Versus-Buy AnalysisSupplier Performance ImprovementBilling Dispute ResolutionTechnical SourcingCost Reduction Targets
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationMulti-TaskingBusiness Acumen
Industry Keywords
Network ProductsNetwork Build OperationsTransport SolutionsAccess SolutionsState and Federal Tariff AgreementsInterconnection Agreements
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Negotiate contract terms and pricing with suppliers
- Assist with performance and delivery problem resolution
- Draft, review, and approve contractual documents
- Lead cross-functional teams across network, operations, finance, billing, and product management
- Develop supplier/category-specific strategies and manage costs
- Facilitate network requirements definition and procurement
- Perform financial analysis of vendor proposals, including PMO vs. FMO and total cost of ownership
- Analyze build-versus-buy options
- Manage cost optimization and Profit and Loss accountability through cost reduction targets
- Resolve supplier-related pre-sales, provisioning, maintenance, billing, legal, regulatory, and operational issues
- Coordinate with sales on buy/sell opportunities with interconnect suppliers
- Develop analytic methods and systems to assess supplier data and recommend supplier selection
- Lead or assist cross-functional teams in supplier performance reviews
- Develop and implement supplier performance improvement plans
- Investigate and resolve billing disputes with suppliers
- Lead technical sourcing processes for emerging technologies and cross-functional technical programs
- Operate autonomously with frequent senior leadership interaction
Requirements
What you’ll need- 3–5 years of related experience in area of professional responsibility
- Sourcing operations experience, including identifying and evaluating potential suppliers
- Experience negotiating contracts/agreements
- Experience with requirements definition, Request for Proposal (RFP), pricing negotiations, and investigation and resolution of disputes
- Understanding and working knowledge of network products and/or network build operations
- Project management skills
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills, including Excel and Word
- Excellent communication and multi-tasking skills
- Good business acumen and understanding of network products or network build operations, transport/access solutions in wireless and wireline preferred
- Knowledge and experience with state and federal tariff agreements and interconnection agreements preferred
- Bachelor’s Degree (BS/BA) or equivalent experience preferred
- Must not require employer sponsorship now or in the future
- Must work in the office at least 5 days per week and in the field daily
- No relocation is offered
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