T-Mobile

Vendor Manager

T-Mobile

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Frisco • Kansas • Texas • United States

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Salary

💰 $82,200 - $148,200 per year

About the role

  • Manages and optimizes relationships with key vendors to ensure efficient and cost-effective procurement of goods and services
  • Monitors vendor performance and enforces contract terms to ensure compliance and analyzes vendor costs to achieve cost savings and efficiency improvements.
  • Collaborates with internal stakeholders to implement strategic planning and best practices in vendor and supplier relationship management and risk management.
  • Prepares and presents reports on vendor performance, cost savings, and other key metrics to leadership
  • Act as a liaison between internal teams—such as Credit Strategy, Fraud Operations, Compliance, Technology, and Legal—and external partners to ensure seamless solution integration and timely delivery of capabilities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field plus 3 years of related work experience OR advanced degree with 1 year of related work experience OR combination of education and experience deemed equivalent.
  • Master's/Advanced Degree Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field (Preferred)
  • 2-4 years - Implementing strategic planning and best practices in procurement and risk management (Required)
  • 4-7 years - Managing and optimizing relationships with vendors in a corporate setting (Required)
  • 4-7 years - Analyzing vendor costs and managing budgets to achieve cost savings and efficiency improvements (Required)
  • Vendor Management - Expertise in managing and optimizing relationships with vendors to ensure efficient procurement and compliance with contract terms. (Required)
  • Strategic Planning - Ability to develop and implement strategic plans that align with organizational goals and optimize vendor relationships. (Required)
  • Negotiation - Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable terms and manage costs effectively in vendor contracts. (Required)
  • Analytics - Proficiency in analyzing vendor performance metrics and cost data to identify improvement opportunities. (Required)
  • Risk Management - Capability to assess and mitigate risks associated with vendor relationships and procurement processes. (Required)
  • Reporting & Analysis - Ability to prepare detailed reports on vendor performance, cost savings, and other key metrics for leadership review. (Required)
  • Microsoft Excel - Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reporting, and financial modeling related to vendor management. (Required)
  • Communication - Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with internal stakeholders and vendors. (Required)
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee stock grants
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Paid time off
  • Up to 12 paid holidays
  • 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
  • Voluntary long-term care insurance
  • Mobile service & home internet discounts
  • Pet insurance
  • Access to commuter and transit programs
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Vendor ManagementStrategic PlanningNegotiationAnalyticsRisk ManagementReporting & AnalysisMicrosoft Excel
Soft Skills
Communication