
Director – Technical Software and Cloud Sourcing
AT&T
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Dallas • Texas • United 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