AT&T

Director – Technical Software and Cloud Sourcing

AT&T

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: DallasTexasUnited States

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Salary

💰 $191,400 - $287,200 per year

Job Level

Tech Stack

About the role

  • Designs and executes sourcing strategies that directly support AT&T’s technology transformation and cost reduction objectives.
  • Leads critical sourcing programs and large, specialized teams, with accountability for talent decisions including hiring, performance management, and compensation.
  • Lead enterprise‑level sourcing strategies across complex technical software and cloud‑based categories, including data analytics, supply chain platforms, and IaaS/SaaS/PaaS solutions.
  • Develop and implement category strategies aligned with AT&T’s technology roadmap, transformation initiatives, and financial objectives.
  • Drive supplier rationalization, competitive sourcing, and long‑term value creation across high‑spend technical portfolios.
  • Prepare, negotiate, execute, and manage complex commercial agreements and subcontracts in accordance with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Ensure contracts protect AT&T’s financial, operational, and intellectual property interests while enabling flexibility for evolving technology needs.
  • Advise senior leadership on contractual rights, obligations, and risk exposure related to technical sourcing decisions.
  • Lead transformation and optimization initiatives that improve sourcing efficiency, reduce cycle times, and support evolving network and technology requirements.
  • Implement continuous improvement practices, leveraging data and analytics to enhance sourcing processes, governance, and execution.
  • Partner with cross‑functional stakeholders to ensure sourcing strategies support critical enterprise programs and operational priorities.
  • Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to cost savings, supplier performance, contract compliance, and delivery outcomes.
  • Ensure adherence to approved budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance commitments.
  • Use project monitoring, issue resolution, and stakeholder feedback mechanisms to measure success and continuously improve outcomes.
  • Build and maintain senior‑level relationships with strategic technical suppliers and oversee formal supplier performance evaluations.
  • Collaborate closely with technology, finance, legal, security, and business leaders to align sourcing strategies with enterprise objectives.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on technical sourcing strategy, market dynamics, and emerging technology trends.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) preferred
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in technical sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or related disciplines
  • 8+ years in technical sourcing with experience in software and cloud‑based categories, including data analytics, supply chain platforms, and IaaS/SaaS/PaaS solutions.
Benefits
  • 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
sourcing strategiesdata analyticssupply chain platformsIaaSSaaSPaaScontract negotiationperformance managementfinancial objectivescontinuous improvement
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationcollaborationrelationship buildingadvisory skillsstakeholder managementproblem-solvingstrategic thinkingperformance evaluationrisk management
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree