Technology Sourcing Manager, Cell Site Backhaul Solutions

T-Mobile

Technology Sourcing Manager managing procurement of transport circuits for T-Mobile's network. Leading supplier relationships and negotiating commercial terms to enhance cost and network resiliency.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeFrisco • Kansas, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $87,000 - $156,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing and contract negotiation for telecom procurement, with a strong focus on financial modeling and supplier management. Proficient in managing complex projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve optimal network deployment outcomes.

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Strategic Sourcing MethodologyContract Drafting And NegotiationFinancial ModelingTelecom ProcurementProject Management

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingContract DraftingNegotiationProject ManagementSourcing StrategiesRisk AssessmentPerformance ManagementCost AnalysisSupplier ManagementTechnical Specification Interpretation

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsExecutive-Level Presentations

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeExcelPowerPointWord

Industry Keywords

Telecom ProcurementBackhaul Circuit SpendMaster Service AgreementsDark Fiber IRU AgreementsService Level AgreementsNetwork InfrastructureRFPRFIRFQTotal Cost Of Ownership

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Competitively source backhaul circuit spend through RFP, RFI, and RFQ processes
Draft, negotiate, and execute contractual documents including Master Service Agreements (MSAs), service orders, IRU agreements, dark fiber leases, letter agreements, and purchase orders for high-volume circuit procurement
Drive sourcing strategies for large-scale, high-volume circuit deployments (1G / 10G / 100G+), balancing total cost of ownership (TCO), speed to deploy, and network resiliency
Develop and apply financial models comparing lit service vs. dark fiber IRU trade-offs, including NPV, CapEx/OpEx analysis, and long-term cost projections
Manage a portfolio of 50+ national and regional telecom suppliers through scorecard development, performance management, and quarterly business reviews (QBRs)
Liaise with network engineering, transport planning, and operations teams to interpret technical specifications — route diversity, latency thresholds, SDI requirements, SRLG constraints — into commercial and financial outcomes
Lead supplier escalations related to service delivery intervals (SDIs), FOC date jeopardies, outage events, SLA breaches, and billing disputes
Prepare and present business cases, sourcing strategies, and supplier recommendations for executive review and approval
Conduct risk assessments across the supplier base, identifying single-source dependencies, geographic concentration risks, and financial viability concerns
Support sourcing plan management, project status reporting, and supplier issue tracking across nationwide network deployment programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of related experience OR Advanced degree with 3 years of related experience
Acceptable areas of study include Business, Finance, Technology, Engineering, or related field
4–7 years – Experience in technology sourcing, telecom procurement, or a similar role supporting network infrastructure
4–7 years – Experience managing Business Requirements, Project Plans, Project Schedules, and associated project materials in a mid to large size company
Experience working with telecom carriers, fiber providers, or network infrastructure vendors
Experience sourcing or negotiating dark fiber IRU agreements, wavelength services, or satellite backhaul contracts
Project Management: ability to manage multiple concurrent sourcing and contract initiatives
Proficiency in Microsoft Office(Excel financial modeling, PowerPoint presentations, Word)
Contract drafting and negotiation — MSAs, service orders, IRU/lease agreements
Strong Communication skills — written and verbal, including executive-level presentations
Strategic Sourcing methodology (RFP, RFI, RFQ) and competitive bid management

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental and vision insurance
flexible spending account
401(k)
employee stock grants
employee stock purchase plan
paid time off and 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