Senior Analyst, Supplier Management
Overland Park, KS 
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Be unstoppable with us!
T-Mobile is synonymous with innovation-and you could be part of the team that disrupted an entire industry! We reinvented customer service, brought real 5G to the nation, and now we're shaping the future of technology in wireless and beyond. Our work is as exciting as it is rewarding, so consider the career opportunity below as your invitation to grow with us, make big things happen with us, above all, #BEYOU with us. Together, we won't stop!

T-Mobile is synonymous with innovation-and you could be part of the team that disrupted an entire industry! We reinvented customer service, brought real 5G to the nation, and now we're shaping the future of technology in wireless and beyond.

Reporting to the Sr Manager/Manager, Supplier Management, the Supplier Management Sr Analyst will work within the Source to Pay (STP) team to initially assist in implementing new areas within the Finance, Procurement & Supply Chain (FP&SC) Magenta Services group to develop continuous process improvements, procedure documentation, and reports to achieve industry best practices.

This objective of this position is to provide a framework to manage and deploy suppliers and supplier relationships. To manage the supplier relationship to deliver the best value to T-Mobile, develop and improve metrics to drive improved performance and productivity, and strengthen the overall business relationship.

This position will play an integral role and be responsible for:
*Managing and controlling T-Mobile's spend through strategic sourcing, supplier and spend management activities.
*supporting the set up of contracts and customers in eCore, STS, and SAP.
*Owning and driving strategic sourcing initiatives including Request for Proposals (RFP), Request for Quotations (RFQ) and Requests for Information (RFI).
*Helping to drive T-Mobile's strategic direction within certain categories of spend.
*Executing on quality control for third party supplier performance.
*Providing and/or creating supplier benchmarking, competitive analysis, creation of a supplier scorecard and acting in a supportive role within the strategic supplier quarterly business reviews.
*Playing a significant role in increasing the deal velocity of the organization (i.e. throughput of negotiations and contracts) while also delivering on spend control initiatives (i.e. executing of purchase orders and other control mechanisms).

This role contributes to driving a culture of spending discipline for strategic suppliers/ categories via the employment of efficient, effective and best in class contract management, negotiation, and supplier management practices.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Facilitate discussions for new business opportunities designed to increase and strengthen our partnerships.
  • Work with leadership to help resolve areas of improvement on service reliability, cost savings and quality improvement.
  • Identify and propose alternative solutions to upper management regarding service delivery / operating issues.
  • Build and maintain relationships with vendors to align and manage expectations of service delivery / reliability.
  • Lead and serve as communications point and escalation path to resolve vendor delivery / reliability issues.
  • Coordinate activities/ communications between internal teams and vendors.
  • Conduct vendor evaluations / business reviews for compliance, effectiveness and performance and identify areas of improvement for cross functional teams.
  • Scheduling and facilitating business reviews with suppliers. Develop Vendor Scorecards. Additionally, provide reporting of scorecards; including vendor performance, trends. Drive accountability, from both T-Mobile and vendors in regards to implementation, service levels and adherence to T-Mobile's contractual obligations.
  • Provide escalations to vendors for all operational issues. Determine vendor key performance indicators and trends. Help determine ways to improve service reliability and reduce cost.
  • Drive accountability, from both T-Mobile and vendors in regards to implementation, service levels and adherence to T-Mobile's contractual obligations.
  • Monitor and Communicate supplier financial and operational impacts to the T-Mobile teams.
  • Also responsible for other Duties/Projects as assigned by business management as needed.

Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree Business, Finance, Engineering (Required)

Work Experience:

  • 7-10 years Telecommunications/Wireless Industry - experience in the areas of Engineering, Finance or Carrier Management desired or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Analytics (Required)
  • Problem Solving (Required)
  • Supplier Management (Required)
  • Cross Functional Relationships (Required)
  • Conflict Management (Required)
  • Problem Solving (Required)
  • Auditing (Preferred)
  • Contract Negotiation (Preferred)
  • Telecommunications (Preferred)
  • Financial Analysis (Preferred)
  • Project Management (Preferred)

#LI-Hybrid

#LI-Corporate

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

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, offeringmedical, dental and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, 401(k), employee stockgrants, employee stock purchaseplan, paid time off and up to paid 12 holidays - which total about 4 weeks for new full-time employees and about2.5 weeks for new part-timeemployees annually - paid parental and family leave,family building benefits, back-up care, enhanced family support, childcare subsidy,tuitionassistance, 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 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.

Never stop growing!
T-Mobile 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.

T-Mobile USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All decisions concerning the employment relationship will be made without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religious affiliation, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination, retaliation or harassment based upon any of these factors is wholly inconsistent with how we do business and will not be tolerated.

Talent comes in all forms at the Un-carrier. If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know by emailing ApplicantAccommodation@t-mobile.com or calling 1-844-873-9500. Please note, this contact channel is not a means to apply for or inquire about a position and we are unable to respond to non-accommodation related requests.


EOE Statement

We Take Equal Opportunity Seriously - By Choice

T-Mobile USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All decisions concerning the employment relationship will be made without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, veteran status, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination or harassment based upon any of these factors is wholly inconsistent with our Company values and will not be tolerated. Furthermore, such discrimination or harassment may violate federal, state, or local law.

 

Job Summary
Company
T-MOBILE USA, Inc.
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
7 to 10 years
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