Job Overview

Job Description:

Office Presence: Minimum of 5 days per week (No relocation offered)

Principal Tech Category Procurement Management - Mobile Devices & Accessories

Position Requirements:

bout AT&T:Join AT&T and reimagine the communications and technologies that connect the world. Bring your bold ideas and fearless risk-taking to redefine connectivity and transform how the world shares stories and experiences that matter. When you step into a career with AT&T, you won’t just imagine the future—you’ll create it.

Role Overview:Develop and maintain category-specific strategies and plans for highly technical categories to support organizational goals. Focus areas include internal demand aggregation, external market impacts to AT&T’s strategy, supplier management, and collaborative innovation. This role specifically focuses on Mobile Devices and Accessories.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Category Strategy and Market Analysis:

  • Develop and maintain category-specific strategies and plans.
  • Conduct market research to identify and assess risks and opportunities.
  • Forecast demand for Mobile Devices & Accessories.

• Supplier Management and Contract Negotiation:

  • Establish contract standards for the supported category.
  • Work cross-functionally to support the negotiation of key contracts.
  • Incorporate technical specifications and requirements.

• Collaborative Innovation and Cross-Functional Coordination:

  • Drive collaborative innovation with internal stakeholders, supply chain, and suppliers.
  • Interface with cross-functional teams, including senior leadership, to ensure seamless execution of category plans.
  • Bridge the gap between business objectives and technical requirements.

• Performance Monitoring and Process Improvement:

  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) using data analytics.
  • Track category and supplier performance.
  • Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

• Cost Management and Spend Solutions Strategies:

  • Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities.
  • Develop tail spend management strategies to reduce vendor proliferation.
  • Leverage technological platforms for efficient buying channel management.

• Job Contribution:

  • Apply broad business knowledge and strategic insight to solve complex problems and drive organizational results.
  • Lead critical, high-impact projects and design/implement innovative business strategies.
  • Consult senior leadership and influence executive decisions.
  • Serve as a mentor and assist others with challenging issues.

• Supervisory:No

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) or advanced degree desired in Engineering, Computer Science, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience:

• Typically, 7+ years of professional experience in the relevant category.
• Strong focus on procurement supply chain management and category management in highly technical fields.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale initiatives, successful supplier negotiation, and relationship management, and cost-saving initiatives desired.

Location:

• Preferred:Dallas, TX.
• Secondary:Atlanta, GA; Bedminster, NJ; Arlington Heights, IL (supply chain hubs).

Compensation:

• Dallas, TX; Arlington Heights, IL; Bedminster, NJ:$143,800 - $215,800 USD annually.
• Atlanta, GA:$128,400 - $192,600 USD annually.
• Starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.

Benefits:

• 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 state and local law requirements.
• 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.

Join Our Team:A career with AT&T, a global leader in communications and technology, comes with big rewards. You’ll lead transformation surrounded by trailblazing industry leaders. You’ll be empowered to go above and beyond—making a difference through company-sponsored initiatives or connecting and networking through one of our many employee groups. Regardless of where you’re at in your career trajectory, you’ll be rewarded by the impact that comes with making a difference in the lives of millions.

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