Job Description

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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.

At T-Mobile employees in regular non-temporary roles are eligible for an annual bonus or periodic sales incentive or bonus based on their role. Most Corporate employees are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance and which is set at a percentage of the employees eligible earnings in the prior year. Certain positions in Customer Care are eligible for monthly bonuses based on individual and/or team performance. To find the pay range for this role based on hiring location 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 dont 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-Mobiles amazing benefits check out .

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As part of the T-Mobile team you know the Un-carrier doesnt have a corporate ladderits more like a jungle gym of possibilities! We love helping our employees grow in their careers because its that shared drive to aim high that drives our business and our culture forward. By applying for this career opportunity youre living our values while investing in your career growthand we applaud it. Youre unstoppable!

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.

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Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Part time, Local area, Flexible hours

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