Associate Director Purchasing, Mobility Accessories

Job Description:

At AT&T, you’ll be empowered to create real change in an ever-expanding, connected world. As part of our corporate team, your impact will be felt no matter how your work translates to our core goal of serving customers and transforming lives. We’re fueled by a passion to provide innovative solutions and driven to connect the world in meaningful ways.

The Associate Director Purchasing, will be responsible for helping to design and implement strategic direction for ATT accessories, including but not limited to, inventory and assortment optimization, channel optimization, and financial optimization. The position will manage a team responsible for planning and implementing activities related to the purchase of materials, equipment, supplies, and commodity products for the organization. Mobility Accessories Planning includes cases, screen protectors, power and audio within its scope, managing OEM Planning and Purchasing relationships and supporting Mobility in-store and online sales. This role supports the team of planners and provides financial reporting, forecasting and SLA management to support the business. Acts as Supply Chain liaison within internal and external partnerships to ensure AT&T targets are met and OEMs’/partners maintain alignment with goals and priorities. Identifies and executes strategic initiatives within the scope for the ongoing optimization of planning tools and activities.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements the strategic plan for the accessory space.
• Supervises preparation of orders and follows up to expedite delivery of products and services as well as timely, accurate payment of supplier invoices.
• Participates in the selection of suppliers under contract.
• Negotiates with vendors in response to material delivery requirements and cost issues on large and complex orders against an approved list of suppliers.
• Monitors contractual agreements in order to determine supplier performance, billing accuracy, as well as maintain continued supply of products and services.
• Provides direction to direct reports.
• Frequently interacts with subordinate employees, outside customers and functional peer groups at various management levels.
• Provides input for future vendor selection and identifies opportunities for process improvement.
• Works on issues of diverse scope where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of a variety of factors, including an understanding of current business trends.
• Develops and administers schedules and performance requirements; may have budget responsibilities.
• Influences decisions regarding the hiring, firing, disciplinary action, promotional activity, and pay decisions for subordinates.
• Responsible for the following areas for direct reports - career planning, performance evaluations, and ensuring compliance with company policies. 

  Education: Preferred Bachelors degree. 

  Experience: 5 to 7 years of relevant experience related to Purchasing.

  Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

A career with us, a global leader in communications and technology, comes with big rewards. As part of our team, you’ll lead transformation surrounded by trailblazing industry leaders like you. You’ll be empowered to go above and beyond – making a difference through company-sponsored initiatives or connecting and networking through one of our many employee groups. And regardless of where you’re at in your career trajectory, you’ll be rewarded by the impact that comes with making a difference in the lives of millions. With AT&T, you’ll be a part of something greater, do incredible things and be rewarded with a chance to change the world.

Interested?  Apply today!

Weekly Hours:40

Time Type:Regular

Location:Dallas, Texas

Salary Range: $130,700.00 - $196,100.00

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.