Principal Category Procurement Management
Atlanta, Georgia
Job Description:
This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered
Locations: Dallas, TX, Atlanta, GA
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. When you step into a career with AT&T, you won’t just imagine the future.
Overall Purpose:
Create and manage strategies for indirect categories to meet organizational goals, focusing on internal demand aggregation, external market impacts, supplier management, and innovation. This role will develop initial category strategies across multiple indirect areas.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:'
Category Strategy and Market Analysis:
- Develop and maintain category-specific strategies and plans.
- Conduct market research to identify and assess risks and opportunities.
- Forecast demand for the indirect categories.
Supplier Management and Contract Negotiation:
- Establish contract standards for the supported category.
- Work cross-functionally to support the negotiation of key contracts in their supported category.
- Understand and incorporate specifications and requirements.
Collaborative Innovation and Cross-Functional Coordination:
- Drive collaborative innovation with internal stakeholders, supply chain, and suppliers.
- Interface and persuade cross-functional teams, including senior leadership, to ensure seamless execution of category plans.
- Engage in discourse with subject matter experts to bridge the gap between business objectives and sourcing requirements.
Performance Monitoring and Process Improvement:
- Monitor key performance indicators (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 to reduce vendor proliferation.
- Leverage technological platforms for efficient buying channel management.
Job Contribution:
- An expert in their field, applying broad business knowledge and strategic insight surrounding emerging trends and technologies to solve complex problems and drive organizational results.
- Lead critical, high-impact projects and design/implement innovative business strategies.
- Work with minimal oversight, frequently consulting senior leadership and influencing executive decisions.
- Serve as a mentor and assist others with challenging issues.
Supervisory: No
Education: Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) or advanced degree desired in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience:
- Typically, 7+ years of professional experience in indirect category management.
- Strong focus on procurement supply chain management and category management in indirect.
- Proven track record of managing large-scale initiatives, successful supplier negotiation and relationship management, and cost-saving initiatives desired.
Our Principal Category Procurement Mgmt earns between $130,700 - $196,100 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 you’re ready to make an impact on our business and your career, bring your bold ideas to a world of possibility. Apply today!
Ready to join our team? Apply today!
Weekly Hours:
40Time Type:
RegularLocation:
Dallas, TexasSalary Range:
$116,700.00 - $196,100.00It 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 is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.
Job ID R-79443-1 Date posted 08/22/2025
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