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Principal Tech Category Procurement Mgmt - Network & IT Infrastructure: Hardware

AT&T, Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States, 60005


Job Description: Join AT&T and reimagine the communications and technologies that connect the world. Bring your bold ideas and fearless risk-taking to redefine connectivity and transform how the world shares stories and experiences that matter. When you step into a career with AT&T, you won’t just imagine the future—you’ll create it. Our Consumer Technology experience team is delivering innovative and reliable technology solutions to power differentiated, simplified customer experiences. This role is specifically focused on the Network & IT Infrastructure: Hardware, Cloud, Core Network category. Key Roles and Responsibilities: Category Strategy and Market Analysis:

Develop and maintain category specific strategies and plans, conduct market research to identify and assess risks and opportunities, and forecast demand for the highly technical category of Network & IT Infrastructure: Hardware, Cloud, Core Network. Supplier Management and Contract Negotiation:

Establish contract standards for the supported category and work cross-functionally to support the negotiation of key contracts in their supported category. Collaborative Innovation and Cross-Functional Coordination:

Drive collaborative innovation with internal stakeholders, supply chain, and suppliers. Interface and persuade with cross-functional teams, including senior leadership. Performance Monitoring and Process Improvement:

Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) using data analytics to track category and supplier performance and implement process improvements. Cost Management and Spend Solutions Strategies:

Identify and implement cost saving opportunities, develop tail spend management strategies, and leverage technological platforms for efficient buying channel management. Job Contribution:

An expert in their field, applying broad business knowledge and strategic insight surrounding emerging trends and technologies to solve complex problems and drive organizational results. Supervisory:

No Education: Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) or advanced degree desired in Engineering, Computer Science, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field to the category managed. Experience: Typically, 7+ years of professional experience in the relevant category, with a strong focus on procurement supply chain management and category management in highly technical fields. Location: Dallas preferred. Atlanta, Bedminster NJ, and Chicago (supply chain hubs) secondary. Salary Range: $143,800.00 - $215,800.00 in Dallas, TX, Arlington Heights, IL, and Bedminster, NJ. $128,400 – 192,600 in Atlanta, GA. Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision coverage 401(k) plan Tuition reimbursement program Paid Time Off and Holidays Paid Parental Leave Paid Caregiver Leave Adoption Reimbursement Disability Benefits Life and Accidental Death Insurance Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) Employee discounts Ready to #transformdigital with us? Apply now! Weekly Hours:

40 Time Type:

Regular Location:

Dallas, Texas It is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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