Procurement Manager

Company Overview

Motorola Solutions is a global community committed to helping people stay safe by developing and linking technologies that protect individuals, properties, and places. Our innovative solutions support collaboration among communities, schools, hospitals, businesses, and nations for enhanced safety.

Department Overview

Our Supply Chain and Procurement team operates in a fast-paced environment delivering top-tier communication equipment and solutions worldwide. We aim to be a trusted advisor to our business partners, offering innovative and value-maximizing sourcing solutions.

Role Summary

This position offers vital expertise in procurement and supplier management with emphasis on strategic sourcing and category management across hardware, software, and services. The role involves developing cost-effective methodologies to meet company goals and requires strong communication, organizational, and time-management capabilities while working collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative category strategies for hardware, software, and services procurement.
• Perform thorough market analysis to identify trends and evaluate supplier capabilities to guide sourcing decisions.
• Lead competitive bidding processes and negotiate contracts, including developing Statements of Work (SOWs) to optimize total cost of ownership.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives via negotiation, value engineering, process improvement, demand management, and alternative sourcing approaches.
• Manage supplier relationships by building strategic partnerships and enforcing vendor performance aligned with business goals.
• Assess and mitigate supply chain risks like project delays, single-source dependencies, supplier financial stability, and regulatory compliance.
• Engage and collaborate with internal teams such as sales, engineering, project management, product management, and legal to align procurement strategies with business needs.
• Oversee the contract lifecycle from drafting and negotiation through execution ensuring compliance and proper record maintenance.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, ethical standards, and applicable regulations.
• Prepare and analyze procurement reports and data to track performance and support strategic decisions.
• Identify and implement improvements in procurement processes to increase efficiency.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least two years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, and category management; experience in contingent labor and software industries is advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to source end-to-end services for large-scale technology deployments strategically.
• A history of delivering significant cost reductions through strategic sourcing and negotiation techniques.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of contract law and procurement industry best practices.
• Proficiency with ERP systems such as Coupa or Oracle.
• Capability to work independently while managing several projects simultaneously.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong partnerships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Additional Information

• Category skills include Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, Contract Negotiation, Cost Reduction, Supplier Relationship Management, Market Analysis, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Data Analysis, and ERP System proficiency.
• Travel requirements range between 10-25% of time.
• No relocation support is provided.
• This is a position for experienced professionals.
• Referral payments are not offered.

Diversity and Inclusion

Motorola Solutions is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. All eligible candidates will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected categories. We foster a community-driven, inclusive work culture that empowers individuals to be their authentic selves and excel in their roles.