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Product Manager, Sourcing & Supplier Management, Accessories

United States, Bellevue Employment contract 100100.00 - 180600.00 USD / Year · Job Posted May 05, 2026
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The Sourcing & Supplier Manager, Accessories plays a critical role in executing supplier strategy and operational programs that support T-Mobile's 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.

Job Responsibility

  • Contract Negotiation & Commercial Agreements
  • RFP Process Ownership
  • MDF & Funding Optimization
  • Supplier Performance & Business Reviews
  • Cross-Functional Alignment
  • Vendor Onboarding & Operational Support
  • Program & Process Improvement

Requirements

  • 4–7 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
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • supply chain, business, or related field preferred
  • At least 18 years of age
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States

Nice to have

supply chain, business, or related field preferred

What we offer

  • competitive base salary
  • annual stock grant
  • employee stock purchase plan
  • 401(k)
  • free, year-round money coaches
  • medical insurance
  • dental insurance
  • vision insurance
  • flexible spending account
  • paid time off
  • up to 12 paid holidays
  • 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
  • voluntary long-term care insurance
  • mobile service & home internet discounts
  • pet insurance
  • access to commuter and transit programs

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