At T-Mobile, we invest in YOU! Our Total Rewards Package ensures that employees get the same big love we give our customers. All team members receive a competitive base salary and compensation package - this is Total Rewards. Employees enjoy multiple wealth-building opportunities through our annual stock grant, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k), and access to free, year-round money coaches. That’s how we’re UNSTOPPABLE for our employees!*This role requires working on-site five days per week. Remote work is not available for this position. T-Mobile is unable to sponsor a work visa for this position. *Job OverviewThis role supports the strategic procurement of circuit and connectivity solutions for T-Mobile's nationwide cell site network. As part of the All Backhaul Technology Procurement team, the Specialist works alongside a Sr. Category Manager, driving sourcing activities across a portfolio of regional and national telecommunications vendors — including CLECs, ILECs, and emerging broadband providers. Success is measured by speed and accuracy of contract execution, contribution to cost savings, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent vendor engagements in a high-volume procurement environment.Job Responsibilities:Execute competitive sourcing processes — RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs — for cell site backhaul circuits including fiber, Ethernet, and satellite broadband across assigned vendor and geographic portfolioDraft, negotiate, and execute contractual documents including Master Service Agreements, service orders, and amendments with telecom vendors ranging from large national carriers to small regional providersSupport the National Site Development (NSD) program by sourcing and contracting backhaul connectivity for new cell sites on a continuous weekly cadenceContribute to the cell site contract renewal program — managing vendor bids, comparative analysis, and contract execution to drive cost savingsMaintain and update procurement trackers and contract management systems to ensure accurate, real-time visibility across the portfolioSupport vendor performance management through business reviews and SLA/billing escalationsCollaborate closely with Transport Engineering as the primary internal customerOther duties and projects as assigned by managementRequired QualificationsEducation:Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years of related work experience OR combination of education and experience deemed equivalentAcceptable areas of study include Telecommunications, Business, Supply Chain, or Information SystemsExperience:2+ years experience in a technology sourcing, telecom procurement, or related fieldWorking knowledge of fiber, Ethernet, point-to-point circuits, DIA, and/or satellite broadband access technologiesExperience working in a fast-paced, high-volume procurement or contracts enviornment​Skills and Abilities:Ability to manage multiple concurrent procurement activities across a large vendor portfolioStrong contract negotiation and drafting skills — commercial terms, SLAs, pricing structuresMicrosoft Office proficiency, particularly Excel for bid comparisons and data analysisClear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate with engineering teams, legal, and external vendors simultaneously Preferred QualificationsExperience with Salesforce or similar procurement and contract management platformsFamiliarity with data analytics tools or AI-powered platforms for procurement intelligenceExposure to MPLS, SD-WAN, or other enterprise connectivity solutionsExperience supporting vendor performance management, business reviews, or SLA/billing escalationsAt least 18 years of ageLegally authorized to work in the United StatesTravel:Travel Required (Yes/No): Yes (Rarely)DOT Regulated:DOT Regulated Position (Yes/No): NoSafety Sensitive Position (Yes/No): NoThe base salary range for this position in Frisco, TX is $75,900 - $102,700Total Target Cash Earnings Opportunity: $72,270 - $130,350National Base Pay Range: $65,700 - $118,500The Total Target Cash Earnings Opportunity represents the expected total cash compensation for this role at target performance, combining base salary and annual incentive opportunity. Actual earnings may be higher or lower depending on individual performance and overall company results. The base pay range reflects the compensation component of this opportunity. The candidate’s actual pay will be based on various factors, such as work location, qualifications, and experience, so the actual starting pay will vary within this range. To find the pay range for this role based on hiring location, https://paylookup.t-mobile.com/paylookup?reqID=REQ369060¶dox=1At T-Mobile, employees in regular, non-temporary roles are eligible for an annual bonus or periodic sales incentive or bonus, based on their role. Corporate employees are eligible for a year-end bonus based on individual and/or company performance and which is set at a percentage of the employee’s eligible earnings in the prior year. Certain positions in Customer Care are eligible for monthly bonuses based on individual and/or team performance. The incentive component included in the Total Target Cash Earnings Opportunity reflects target performance. Actual earnings included in the Total Target Cash Earnings Opportunity reflect target performance; actual payouts may vary. At T-Mobile, our benefits exemplify the spirit of One Team, Together! A big part of how we care for one another is working to ensure our benefits evolve to meet the needs of our team members. Full and part-time employees have access to the same benefits when eligible. We cover all of the bases, offering medical, dental and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, 401(k), employee stock grants, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and up to 12 paid holidays - which total about 4 weeks for new full-time employees and about 2.5 weeks for new part-time employees annually - 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, and voluntary long-term care insurance. We don't stop there - eligible employees can also receive mobile service & home internet discounts, pet insurance, and access to commuter and transit programs! To learn about T-Mobile’s amazing benefits, check out www.t-mobilebenefits.com.Never stop growing!As part of the T-Mobile team, you know the Un-carrier doesn’t have a corporate ladder–it’s more like a jungle gym of possibilities! We love helping our employees grow in their careers, because it’s that shared drive to aim high that drives our business and our culture forward. By applying for this career opportunity, you’re living our values while investing in your career growth–and we applaud it. You’re unstoppable!T-Mobile USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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