Lead Technical Sourcing Manager

AT&T

Lead Technical Sourcing at AT&T, shaping sourcing strategies for emerging technologies. Collaborate with stakeholders to negotiate contracts and manage supplier agreements while ensuring compliance and performance.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $130,700 - $196,100 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudIoT

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute sourcing strategies for emerging technologies (cloud, AI/ML, Internet of Things, and automation) that align to business and technical roadmaps.
Lead supplier selection activities, including market research, competitive comparisons, and stakeholder alignment to support technology adoption.
Negotiate contracts and manage supplier agreements to deliver favorable commercial terms, clear deliverables, and measurable outcomes.
Own ongoing supplier management—performance reviews, issue resolution, and adherence to security controls and contractual obligations.
Partner with business unit and cross-functional teams to provide cost analysis, risk assessments, and recommendations that inform executive decisions.
Identify cost-saving opportunities and proactively manage sourcing risks to support compliance and continuity.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of related experience.
Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired.
Certification is required in some areas.
Experience leading significant sourcing initiatives with strategic autonomy and measurable business impact.
Experience influencing executive decisions through data-driven recommendations and cross-functional alignment.
Experience mentoring or guiding less experienced staff through complex sourcing work.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Caregiver Leave
Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
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

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Hard Skills & Tools

sourcing strategiescloud technologiesAI/MLInternet of Thingsautomationcontract negotiationsupplier managementcost analysisrisk assessmentsdata-driven recommendations

Soft Skills

leadershipstakeholder alignmentissue resolutioncross-functional collaborationmentoringinfluencingstrategic autonomycommunicationproblem-solvingdecision-making

Certifications

certification in sourcing