Sr. Category Manager - T-Mobile Cloud, T-Mobile

T-Mobile

Location:
United States, Overland Park

Category:
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Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

121600.00 - 164600.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The Sr Category Manager T-Cloud will is a lead position that will procure hardware/services for buildout of T-Mobile Cloud. It will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies to achieve significant cost reductions while maintaining/improving product quality and supplier service levels for T-Mobile Cloud server hardware. The Sr Category Manager will drive practical changes to current process as required for sourcing directly from hardware design firms. It will be responsible for leadership of strategic category management, supplier negotiations, contracts, and ongoing supplier management for server hardware. It will work closely with key stakeholders to develop and implement effective cost reduction strategies and deployment plans. Its primary responsibility is to utilize industry best practices to generate real savings while making effective supply base decisions to meet stakeholder expectations.

Job Responsibility:

Strategically manage spend by utilizing a proven sourcing process that engages stakeholders and aligns to business objectives
Gains credibility and secures high-levels of internal stakeholder's buy-in to strategic initiatives
Drive practical changes to current process as required for sourcing directly from hardware design firms
Analyzes global Category or service market trends for assigned material/service purchases and communicate opportunities to management, recommending action plans based on market trends and analysis
Develops and directs annual cost savings programs that directly affect company financials and growth plans and generate progressive, year over year cost reductions
Leads supplier selection process, qualification of alternative sources, supply base rationalization programs and other relevant strategies to optimize the supply base
Active Supplier Relationship Management: Development and measurement of KPl's, supplier audits, business reviews, improvement plans, new opportunities, awards, terminations, etc. including savings tracking and ongoing communication to management and stakeholders
Prepares and facilitates RFx (RFP, RFI, RFQ, etc) projects for assigned categories
Performs proposal analysis, including price analyses, "Should Cost" modeling, benchmarking, etc. Develop cost targets for negotiations, negotiation strategy, and develop and negotiate agreements
Acts as Liaison for resolving supplier-related issues for assigned categories
Also responsible for other Duties/Projects as assigned by business management as needed

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree Supply Chain Management/Business/Engineering (Required)
Master's/Advanced Degree (Preferred)
10+ years experience in procurement/sourcing technology solutions (Required)
5+ year experience in global procurement with global supply chain (Required)
3+ years experience sourcing server hardware and services, networking gear or equivalent (Required)
2-4 years experience in other IT-centric global procurement experience (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
Strong leadership skills
CPM, CTPE or CCP preferred (Preferred)
At least 18 years of age
Legally authorized to work in the United States

Nice to have:

Master's/Advanced Degree
2-4 years experience in other IT-centric global procurement experience
CPM, CTPE or CCP preferred

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
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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