Position Title: Senior Sourcing Manager (Telecom)
Duration: 6+ months
Employment Type: Contract role on W-2 through A&B Talent
Location: Dallas, TX
Payrate: $62.00 to 82.00
Who we are looking for / Requirements:
8–12+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, with strong telecom category expertise
Proven experience managing sourcing events and negotiating with telecom providers
Experience supporting large, complex organizations (enterprise or Fortune 500 preferred)
Strong understanding of telecom services, such as:WAN / MPLS / SD-WAN
Mobility programs
Voice / UCaaS
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
Experience with contract negotiation and supplier management
Bachelor’s degree required (Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field)
Performance Objectives / What you'll be doing:
Lead sourcing strategy for telecom categories including:Network services (WAN, internet, SD-WAN)
Mobility (wireless carriers, device programs)
Voice / unified communications
Manage competitive sourcing events (RFP, RFQ, RFI) end-to-end
Negotiate commercial terms, pricing structures, and contracts (MSA, SOW, amendments)
Partner with IT, Network Engineering, Finance, and Legal to align sourcing strategy with business needs
Develop and execute category strategies focused on cost optimization, service quality, and risk mitigation
Manage supplier relationships, including performance reviews and SLA governance
Analyze telecom spend, usage trends, and benchmarking data to identify savings opportunities
Support transformation initiatives (e.g., network modernization, vendor consolidation)
Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies and contract standards
Perks of working with us / What we offer:
Eligibility for Health, dental and vision insurance
Participation in Company 401K plan w/ Employer Match
The salary, other compensation, and benefits information are accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
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