Product Manager, Sourcing & Supplier Management, Accessories

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The Sourcing & Supplier Manager Accessories plays a critical role in executing supplier strategy and operational programs that support T-Mobiles Accessories business. This role owns the day-to-day management of supplier agreements RFP processes contract execution and funding compliance for category-level vendors across the Protection or Tech portfolios.

Working closely with Sr. Category Managers this role ensures suppliers deliver against contractual commitments while helping optimize funding structures maintain operational discipline and support successful product launches.
The Supplier Manager serves as the primary operational bridge between Category Management Legal Finance Supply Chain and Supplier partners ensuring supplier programs are executed with transparency accountability and measurable business impact.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment is highly organized and brings strong relationship management skills while driving structured scalable supplier operations.

Responsibilities:

Contract Negotiation & Commercial Agreements
Lead negotiation and execution of supplier agreements including MSAs Addendums Product Supplements and promotional funding agreements. Partner closely with Legal and Finance to ensure contract compliance favorable commercial terms and timely execution.

RFP Process Ownership
Lead the end-to-end Request for Proposal (RFP) process for category-level suppliers including timeline management supplier communication documentation and evaluation coordination. Partner closely with Sr. Category Managers to ensure RFP outcomes align with product strategy and business needs.
MDF & Funding Optimization
Negotiate and Manage Supplier Marketing Development Funds (MDF) and related funding programs. Ensure funding agreements are clearly documented proof-of-performance requirements are met and funds are accurately invoiced and collected.
Supplier Performance & Business Reviews
Lead supplier Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) performance reporting and executive briefings. Provide insights on product performance promotional effectiveness and opportunities to improve commercial outcomes.
Cross-Functional Alignment
Partner with Category Management Finance Legal Supply Chain and Commercialization teams to ensure suppliers are aligned with product launches promotional calendars and operational requirements.
Vendor Onboarding & Operational Support
Manage supplier onboarding documentation and internal approvals required for new vendors. Ensure suppliers are fully enabled to operate within T-Mobiles systems processes and launch timelines.

Program & Process Improvement
Continuously improve supplier management processes by building scalable workflows templates and tracking mechanisms that increase efficiency transparency and accountability across the supplier ecosystem.

Qualifications:

• 47 years of experience in supplier management sourcing product management procurement or program management within retail telecommunications or consumer electronics.
• Experience negotiating and managing supplier contracts RFP processes or vendor operational programs.
• Familiarity with supplier funding structures such as MDF and proof-of-performance requirements.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen with the ability to evaluate tradeoffs and drive data-informed decisions.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence both internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Experience working cross-functionally across legal finance product supply chain and marketing teams.
• Proficiency with Excel project tracking tools AI tools and reporting platforms.
• Bachelors degree required; supply chain business or related field preferred.

What Youll Bring:

• A strategic mindset and strong commercial instincts.
• The ability to build trusted relationships with both suppliers and internal partners.
• Confidence in negotiations and the ability to drive win-win outcomes.
• A proactive solutions-oriented approach to complex challenges.
• The discipline to create structure accountability and clarity in supplier programs.
• A passion for delivering results that strengthen T-Mobiles Accessories business.
• A disciplined and structured approach to supplier management and operational execution.
• A customer-first mindset that ensures supplier programs ultimately support the best experience for T-Mobile customers.

• At least 18 years of age
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Travel:
Travel Required (Yes/No): Yes

DOT Regulated:
DOT Regulated Position (Yes/No): No
Safety Sensitive Position (Yes/No): No

Base Pay Range: $100100 - $180600

Corporate Bonus Target: 15%

The pay range above is the general base pay range for a successful candidate in the role. The successful candidates 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.

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