T-Mobile USA is a national provider of wireless voice, messaging, and data services capable of reaching over 268 million Americans where they live, work, and play. In a world full of busy and fragmented lives, we at T-Mobile USA, Inc. have the idea that wireless communications can help. The value of our plans, the breadth of our coverage, the reliability of our network, and the quality of our service are meant to do one thing; help you stick together with the people who make your life come alive. That's why we're here.





Senior Manager, Contracts



Lead a team of Contract Managers whose purpose is to Source Products, Services and Intellectual Property Assets and leverage T-Mobile's purchasing power (spend and/or volume) across assigned and found commodity groups. Works closely with the Director of Indirect Procurement to develop and deploy sourcing strategies in association with Cross Functional Sourcing Teams. Utilizes detailed research and analysis of current spending patterns to identify areas to develop sourcing opportunities and for potential risk mitigation. Directs strategic sourcing initiatives and identifies otherwise "lost" opportunities by establishing high-level relationships across the Enterprise. Conducts research on potential suppliers. Responsible for overseeing and facilitating RFP's / RFI's / RFQ's, and negotiating national contracts.





 Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 


Leads a team of four to eight Contract Managers and Senior Contract Managers.


Leads strategic sourcing effort for select commodities within indirect spend as well as cross function/cross departmental initiatives.


Leverages T-Mobile total cost (price, quality, service) and drives initiatives throughout Enterprise.


Oversees negotiation of national contract agreements that support T-Mobile and ensures compliance to contract terms by interfacing with T-Mobile internal Business Owners and external suppliers


Identifies, reviews, and analyzes spending data from T-Mobile ERP and Business Intelligence systems for potential cost savings opportunities.


Partners with Legal Department in the creation, development, and execution of contracts to support strategic partnerships.


Partners with T-Mobile Department Cross Functional Sourcing Teams to identify areas for potential strategic sourcing efforts.

Works with Department colleagues to best serve internal department requirements.


Seeks out and establishes strong working relationships with internal Department leaders.


Provides recommendations to internal Business Owners on supplier selection that will support Departmental and Company initiatives.


Coaches, trains and educates internal business partners on the importance of supplier management and holding suppliers accountable to contractual commitments.


Coaches, trains and mentors team of Contract Managers to support Internal Customer, Company and Departmental goals and initiatives.

Functional/Technical Skills 





Leadership - Demonstrates leadership characteristics consistent with T-Mobile Commitment Values.


Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities to achieve success; Sets and achieves goals and objectives; Develops realistic action plans.


Professionalism - Reacts well under pressure; Keeps commitments; Accepts responsibility for own actions.


Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.


Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; employs intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.


Judgment - Is willing to make timely decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment in decision-making; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.


Project Management - Develops and coordinates project plans; Communicates changes and progress to internal users and supervisor; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.


Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.


Cost Consciousness - Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.








Experience/Education/Training 


Minimum of three years experience in a position with Direct Reports.


Minimum of eight years procurement experience in Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing and Contracts.


Proficiency in MS Office programs.


Strong background in driving projects interdepartmentally.


Solid procurement, negotiating, project management, critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills required.


C.P.M. certification preferred.


Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) from four year college/university or equivalent work experience required








T-Mobile is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We strongly support diversity in the workforce.





T-Mobile USA offers a full range of comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, as well as matching 401(k), generous paid time off programs, mobile phone and service discounts, tuition reimbursement, free parking - not to mention a fun and business casual work environment.