**Job Description:** **Office Presence Requirement:** **This position requires office presence a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.** **Principal Tech Category Procurement Management - Mobile Devices & Accessories** **Location:** Dallas, TX preferred. Secondary locations: Atlanta, GA; Bedminster, NJ; Chicago, IL (supply chain hubs) **Salary:** + Dallas, TX; Arlington Heights, IL; Bedminster, NJ: $143,800 - $215,800 USD Annual + Atlanta, GA: $128,400 - $192,600 USD Annual **Join AT&T and reimagine the communications and technologies that connect the world. Bring your bold ideas and fearless risk-taking to redefine connectivity and transform how the world shares stories and experiences that matter.** **Key Roles and Responsibilities:** + **Category Strategy and Market Analysis:** Develop and maintain category-specific strategies and plans for highly technical categories, conduct market research, identify and assess risks and opportunities, and forecast demand for Mobile Devices & Accessories. + **Supplier Management and Contract Negotiation:** Establish contract standards, support the negotiation of key contracts, understand and incorporate technical specifications and requirements. + **Collaborative Innovation and Cross-Functional Coordination:** Drive collaborative innovation with internal stakeholders, supply chain, and suppliers. Interface with cross-functional teams including senior leadership. + **Performance Monitoring and Process Improvement:** Monitor KPIs using data analytics to track category and supplier performance, implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. + **Cost Management and Spend Solutions Strategies:** Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities, develop tail spend management strategies, leverage technological platforms for efficient buying channel management. **Job Contribution:** + Expert in the field, applying broad business knowledge and strategic insight to solve complex problems and drive organizational results. + Leads critical, high-impact projects, designs, and implements innovative business strategies. + Works with minimal oversight, frequently consulting senior leadership and influencing executive decisions. + Serves as a mentor and assists others with challenging issues. **Supervisory:** No **Education:** + Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) or advanced degree desired in Engineering, Computer Science, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. **Experience:** + Typically, 7+ years of professional experience in the relevant category, with a strong focus on procurement supply chain management and category management in highly technical fields. + Proven track record of managing large-scale initiatives, successful supplier negotiation and relationship management, and cost-saving initiatives. **Perks and Benefits:** + Medical/Dental/Vision coverage + 401(k) plan + Tuition reimbursement program + Paid Time Off and Holidays (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 **Ready to #transformdigital with us?** Apply now! **\#LI-ONSITE** **Weekly Hours:** 40 **Time Type:** Regular **Location:** Dallas, Texas **Salary Range:** $143,800.00 - $215,800.00 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 law. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T will consider for employment qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of federal, state and local laws We expect employees to be honest, trustworthy, and operate with integrity. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment status