Lead Sourcing Management

This is a full-time onsite role based in the location(s) posted and is performed from the designated work location five days per week. No relocation is offered. Lead Sourcing Manager / Lead Supply Chain Sourcing Manager – Network Infrastructure Services What You'll Do AT&T is seeking a strategic and results-oriented sourcing professional to support the sourcing, contract management, and supplier relationship activities associated with the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of AT&T's wireline and wireless networks. This role is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, leading complex commercial negotiations, managing supplier relationships, and supporting critical network infrastructure initiatives across the enterprise. The successful candidate will work closely with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Legal, and supplier organizations to ensure AT&T maintains strong supplier partnerships while achieving business, operational, and financial objectives.

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management Develop and execute sourcing strategies for network construction, engineering, maintenance, and infrastructure services. Lead competitive sourcing events, including Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Requests for Quotations (RFQs), supplier evaluations, and supplier selection activities. Conduct market analysis and category assessments to identify sourcing opportunities, emerging supplier capabilities, and industry trends. Drive initiatives that improve supplier performance, optimize costs, and strengthen contractual protections. Contract Development & Commercial Negotiations Lead negotiations for complex commercial agreements, statements of work, amendments, renewals, and pricing schedules. Develop, negotiate, and administer contracts supporting critical network infrastructure programs. Negotiate commercial terms involving pricing, service levels, risk allocation, performance requirements, and contractual protections. Partner with Legal, Finance, Engineering, and Operations teams to ensure contracts align with business objectives and risk management requirements. Supplier Relationship Management Evaluate supplier capabilities, operational capacity, financial health, and performance to support business objectives. Establish and maintain productive supplier relationships while ensuring accountability for service delivery and contractual commitments. Monitor supplier performance through established metrics, scorecards, and governance processes. Identify and mitigate supplier-related risks that could impact network deployment, maintenance, or operational performance. Executive & Cross-Functional Partnership Collaborate with senior leaders and key stakeholders across AT&T to support strategic sourcing initiatives and business priorities. Develop executive-level presentations, recommendations, business cases, and negotiation strategies. Present sourcing recommendations, supplier evaluations, and commercial outcomes to senior leadership. Influence decisions through effective communication, analytics, and business insight. Risk Management Assess supply chain and supplier-related risks, including operational, financial, contractual, and capacity risks. Develop mitigation strategies that protect business continuity and support successful program execution. Support governance processes that ensure compliance with sourcing policies and business requirements.

Candidates should possess experience in the following areas: Contract development, negotiation, and administration Strategic sourcing and category management Competitive sourcing events (RFPs, RFQs, and supplier evaluations) Supplier relationship management and performance oversight Commercial negotiations involving pricing, risk allocation, service levels, and contractual protections Executive stakeholder communication and presentation development Supply chain risk assessment and mitigation Preferred Industry Experience