Sr. Category Manager - Contracts, T-Mobile

Sr. Category Manager - Contracts

T-Mobile

Location:

United States, Overland Park

Category:

Purchasing

Contract Type:

Employment contract

Salary:

121600.00 - 164600.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The Sr Category Manager is a lead position for commercial contracting of Core Network software, hardware and services. The positions specific focus is direct contracting with sophisticated network suppliers. The Sr Category Manager is responsible for direct supplier negotiations on contracts for highest complexity programs. It will work closely with Legal and other key internal stakeholders to develop and finalize applicable contracts. It requires expert level contract drafting, with a law degree preferred. The primary responsibility of the Sr Category Manager is to memorialize language that protects T-Mobile while meeting aggressive timelines for contract closure.

Job Responsibility:

Direct contract negotiations with Core Network suppliers
Provide expert level contract analysis and communicate to leadership as required
Work with assigned suppliers to streamline contracting processes that improve contracting cycle time
Acting expert leader/mentor to junior members related to contracting activities
Liaison for resolving supplier-related issues for contract related activities
Also responsible for other Duties/Projects as assigned by business management as needed

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree Supply Chain Management/Business/Engineering or similar area
Master's/Advanced Law Degree (Preferred)
10+ year experience in commercial contracting
5+ year track record in a global procurement organization
2-4 years experience with sourcing/procurement of network or IT technologies (Preferred)
Advanced key procurement skills: Development / management of category strategies
RFP / RFI development, contract negotiations, strategic sourcing, management of supplier relationship lifecycle, understanding of risk mitigation principles, and understanding of various cost evaluation methods (TCO, ROI, Payback Period, etc.)
Results driven, innovative & creative
Aligns and energizes behind common objectives, action-oriented & willing to face challenging situations
The ability to formulate and articulate a strategy and business case and build a tactical path
Demonstrates candor
ability to respectfully challenge senior leadership
Comfort/familiarity with constructing presentations, organization communications, and business cases
Strong ability to build relationships and networks with multiple functions and at the leadership levels
Strong analytical capabilities and negotiation skills
Self-starter and independent worker
Strong leadership skills
At least 18 years of age
Legally authorized to work in the United States

Nice to have:

Master's/Advanced Law Degree
2-4 years experience with sourcing/procurement of network or IT technologies

What we offer:

Competitive base salary and compensation package
Annual stock grant
Employee stock purchase plan
401(k)
Access to free, year-round money coaches
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Flexible spending account
Employee stock grants
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid time off
Up to 12 paid holidays
Paid parental and family leave
Family building benefits
Back-up care
Enhanced family support
Childcare subsidy
Tuition assistance
College coaching
Short- and long-term disability
Voluntary AD&D coverage
Voluntary accident coverage
Voluntary life insurance
Voluntary disability insurance
Voluntary long-term care insurance
Mobile service & home internet discounts
Pet insurance
Access to commuter and transit programs

Additional Information:

Job Posted:

April 05, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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