Director-Technical Software and Cloud Sourcing

This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location posted.
No relocation is offered.
Location: Dallas TX

Overall Purpose: Leads and optimizes the sourcing of highly complex technical products and services that are critical to AT&Ts technology transformation. Drives enterprise sourcing strategies that deliver cost savings contractual integrity operational efficiency and regulatory compliance while enabling innovation and scalable growth.

What youll do

Designs and executes sourcing strategies that directly support AT&Ts technology transformation and cost reduction objectives. Leads critical sourcing programs and large specialized teams with accountability for talent decisions including hiring performance management and compensation.

Strategic Technical Sourcing & Category Leadership

• Lead enterpriselevel sourcing strategies across complex technical software and cloudbased categories including data analytics supply chain platforms and IaaS/SaaS/PaaS solutions.
• Develop and implement category strategies aligned with AT&Ts technology roadmap transformation initiatives and financial objectives.
• Drive supplier rationalization competitive sourcing and longterm value creation across highspend technical portfolios.

Contract Negotiation Risk Management & Compliance

• Prepare negotiate execute and manage complex commercial agreements and subcontracts in accordance with company policies industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure contracts protect AT&Ts financial operational and intellectual property interests while enabling flexibility for evolving technology needs.
• Advise senior leadership on contractual rights obligations and risk exposure related to technical sourcing decisions.

Operational Efficiency Transformation & Continuous Improvement

• Lead transformation and optimization initiatives that improve sourcing efficiency reduce cycle times and support evolving network and technology requirements.
• Implement continuous improvement practices leveraging data and analytics to enhance sourcing processes governance and execution.
• Partner with crossfunctional stakeholders to ensure sourcing strategies support critical enterprise programs and operational priorities.
• Performance Management &Stakeholder Satisfaction
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to cost savings supplier performance contract compliance and delivery outcomes.
• Ensure adherence to approved budgets schedules work plans and performance commitments.
• Use project monitoring issue resolution and stakeholder feedback mechanisms to measure success and continuously improve outcomes.

Supplier Relationship Management & CrossFunctional Collaboration

• Build and maintain seniorlevel relationships with strategic technical suppliers and oversee formal supplier performance evaluations.
• Collaborate closely with technology finance legal security and business leaders to align sourcing strategies with enterprise objectives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on technical sourcing strategy market dynamics and emerging technology trends.

Supervisor: Yes

• What youll need
• Bachelors degree (BS/BA) preferred
• 10 years of progressive experience in technical sourcing procurement supply chain or related disciplines

What youll bring

8 years in technical sourcing with experience in software and cloudbased categories including data analytics supply chain platforms and IaaS/SaaS/PaaS solutions.

Our Director-Technical Software and Sourcing earns between$191400 - $287200 USD Annual. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography experience expertise and education/training.

Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
• Adoption Reimbursement
• Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Extensive employee wellness programs
• Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories
• AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone

If youre ready to make an impact on our business and your career bring your bold ideas to a world of possibility. Apply today!

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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 addition AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.