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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in contract negotiation, supplier performance management, and financial analysis, with a strong focus on cost optimization and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in developing strategies for sourcing operations and resolving disputes while maintaining accountability for Profit and Loss.
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Contract NegotiationSupplier Performance ManagementFinancial AnalysisSourcing OperationsProject Management
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Hard Skills
Contract DraftingPricing NegotiationRequirements DefinitionRequest for Proposal (RFP)Cost OptimizationTotal Cost of Ownership AnalysisPerformance Improvement PlansBilling Dispute ResolutionAnalytic Methods DevelopmentNetwork Products Knowledge
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationMulti-tasking
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeExcelWord
Industry Keywords
Supplier ManagementCross-functional TeamsVendor ProposalsProfit and Loss AccountabilityEmerging Technologies
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Negotiate contract terms and pricing with suppliers
- Assist with performance and delivery problem resolution with suppliers
- Draft, review, and approve contractual documents
- Lead cross-functional teams across network and operations groups, finance, billing, and product management
- Develop supplier/category-specific strategies and manage costs
- Facilitate network requirements definition and procurement with internal stakeholders
- Perform financial analysis of vendor proposals using PMO vs FMO views and total cost of ownership, including build-versus-buy analysis
- Maintain Profit and Loss accountability through cost reduction targets and manage cost optimization
- Address cross-functional operations issues with suppliers involving pre-sales, provisioning, and maintenance
- Coordinate with sales to leverage buy/sell opportunities with interconnect suppliers
- Resolve legal and regulatory concerns with internal subject matter experts
- Develop and implement analytic methods, procedures, and systems for assessing supplier data and recommending suppliers
- Lead or assist cross-functional teams in meeting supplier performance standards and measurements
- Develop and implement supplier performance reviews
- Develop and implement performance improvement plans and resolve supplier performance deficiencies
- Investigate and resolve billing disputes with suppliers
- Lead and manage the technical sourcing process by developing strategies for emerging technologies, negotiating contracts, and supporting cross-functional technical programs
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
- Working experience with negotiating contracts/agreements
- Requirements definition experience
- Request for Proposal (RFP) experience
- Pricing negotiations experience
- Investigation and resolution of disputes experience
- 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
- Bachelor’s Degree (BS/BA) or equivalent experience preferred
- AT&T will not hire applicants who require employer sponsorship now or in the future
- Ability to work in an office a minimum of 5 days per week
- No relocation is offered
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
- 401(k) plan
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, 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