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Sr. Category Manager - Field Services Procurement

Sr. Category Manager - Field Services Procurement

T-Mobile USA, Inc.Frisco, TX, United States
6 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Job description

At T-Mobile, we invest in YOU! Our Total Rewards Package ensures that employees get the same big love we give our customers. All team members receive a competitive base salary and compensation package - this is Total Rewards. Employees enjoy multiple wealth-building opportunities through our annual stock grant, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k), and access to free, year-round money coaches. That’s how we’re UNSTOPPABLE for our employees!

  • This position is required to work on site at our Frisco, TX, Overland Park, KS or Downers Grove, OL office at least 3 days a week. It is not available for remote opportunity.

Job Overview

The Sr Category Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies to achieve significant initial cost reductions while maintaining / improving product quality and supplier service levels. Responsible for strategic category management, supplier negotiations, contracts, and ongoing supplier management in designated areas. Coordinates with IT, Accounting / Finance, Engineering and Operations, Insurance Risk Management, Third Party Risk Management, and Legal organizations to execute on business initiatives. This role works closely with key stakeholders, primarily in the Field Services organization, to develop effective cost reduction strategies and implementation plans. Primary responsibility is to utilize industry best practices to generate real savings while making effective supply base decisions with key stakeholders. This includes direct savings captured through consolidating company-wide purchasing volume and applying operational and commercial TCO levers to reduce cost and manage contracts with suppliers. This position will be responsible for a significant amount in annual spend, and will manage and execute complex contracts with OEMs and large strategic partners.

Job Responsibilities :

  • Strategically manages 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
  • 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
  • Performs proposal analysis, including price analyses, "Should Cost" modeling, benchmarking, etc. Develop cost targets for negotiations, negotiation strategy, and develop and negotiate agreements
  • Prepares and facilitates RFx (RFP, RFI, RFQ, etc) projects for assigned categories
  • Develops cost targets for negotiations, negotiation strategy, and develops and negotiates agreements
  • Acts as Liaison for resolving supplier-related issues for assigned categories
  • Acts as subject matter expert for assigned categories
  • Education and Work Experience :

  • Bachelor's Degree Supply Chain Management / Business / Engineering (Required)
  • Master's / Advanced Degree (Preferred)
  • 7-10 years of relevant experience required
  • 5+ year track record in a global procurement organization required
  • Experience within client services, consultant areas a plus (preferred)
  • Sourcing Indirect spends categories (including MRO, Professional & Engineering Services, IT, Travel, Facilities and others) required.
  • 2-4 years Field Service Procurement or RAN Equipment Procurement experience preferred.
  • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

  • 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.) (Required)
  • Strong collaborative and process improvement skills (Required)
  • Results driven, innovative & creative (Required)
  • Aligns and energizes behind common objectives, action-oriented & willing to face challenging situations (Required)
  • The ability to formulate and articulate a strategy and business case and build a tactical path (Required)
  • Demonstrates candor; ability to respectfully challenge senior leadership (Required)
  • Comfort / familiarity with constructing presentations, organization communications, and business cases (Required)
  • Strong ability to build relationships and networks with multiple functions and at the leadership levels (Required)
  • Strong analytical capabilities and negotiation skills (Required)
  • Self-starter and independent worker (Required)
  • Strong leadership skills (Required)
  • Licenses and Certifications :

  • CPM, CTPE or CCP preferred (Preferred)
  • At least 18 years of age
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States
  • Travel :

    Travel Required (Yes / No) : No

    DOT Regulated :

    DOT Regulated Position (Yes / No) : No

    Safety Sensitive Position (Yes / No) : No

    Overland Park, KS Compensation Range : $121,600 - $164,600

    Frisco, TX Compensation Range : $129,100 - $174,700

    Downers Grove, IL Compensation Range : $134,000 - $181,400

    Base Pay Range : $111,700 - $201,600

    Corporate Bonus Target : 20%

    The pay range above is the general base pay range for a successful candidate in the role. The successful candidate’s actual pay will be based on various factors, such as work location, qualifications, and experience, so the actual starting pay will vary within this range.

    At T-Mobile, employees in regular, non-temporary roles are eligible for an annual bonus or periodic sales incentive or bonus, based on their role. Most Corporate employees are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and / or individual performance and which is set at a percentage of the employee’s eligible earnings in the prior year. Certain positions in Customer Care are eligible for monthly bonuses based on individual and / or team performance. To find the pay range for this role based on hiring location, click here .

    At T-Mobile, our benefits exemplify the spirit of One Team, Together! A big part of how we care for one another is working to ensure our benefits evolve to meet the needs of our team members. Full and part-time employees have access to the same benefits when eligible. We cover all of the bases, offering medical, dental and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, 401(k), employee stock grants, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and up to 12 paid holidays - which total about 4 weeks for new full-time employees and about 2.5 weeks for new part-time employees annually - 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, and voluntary long-term care insurance. We don't stop there - eligible employees can also receive mobile service & home internet discounts, pet insurance, and access to commuter and transit programs! To learn about T-Mobile’s amazing benefits, check out www.t-mobilebenefits.com .

    Never stop growing!

    As part of the T-Mobile team, you know the Un-carrier doesn’t have a corporate ladder-it’s more like a jungle gym of possibilities! We love helping our employees grow in their careers, because it’s that shared drive to aim high that drives our business and our culture forward. By applying for this career opportunity, you’re living our values while investing in your career growth-and we applaud it. You’re unstoppable!

    T-Mobile USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All decisions concerning the employment relationship will be made without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religious affiliation, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination, retaliation or harassment based upon any of these factors is wholly inconsistent with how we do business and will not be tolerated.

    Talent comes in all forms at the Un-carrier. If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know by emailing ApplicantAccommodation@t-mobile.com or calling 1-844-873-9500 . Please note, this contact channel is not a means to apply for or inquire about a position and we are unable to respond to non-accommodation related requests.

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