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Motorola Solutions · 5 days ago

Procurement Category Manager - Services

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$80K/yr - $180K/yr

2+ years exp

Motorola Solutions is a global community focused on enhancing safety through technology. The Procurement Category Manager - Services will develop and execute procurement strategies for service categories, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost reduction initiatives to align with business objectives.

Cyber SecurityTelecommunicationsVideo

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Category Strategy Development & Management: Drive transformation by developing and executing innovative, solution-oriented sourcing strategies for our systems integration services

Market Analysis & Sourcing: Conduct in-depth market research and analysis to identify trends, assess supplier capabilities, and inform sourcing decisions. Proactively identify and evaluate potential suppliers

Competitive Bidding & Negotiation:Spearhead the development of robust Statements of Work (SOWs) and performance-based contracts, leading negotiations to optimize our total cost of ownership

Cost Reduction Initiatives: Drive aggressive cost reduction initiatives through negotiation, value engineering, process improvements, demand management, and alternative sourcing strategies. Identify and implement innovative cost savings opportunities

Supplier Relationship Management: Cultivate strategic alliances with key service partners, implementing rigorous vendor performance management to ensure alignment with our business objectives

Risk Management:Identify and mitigate supply chain risks related to assigned service categories, including project deployment delays, single-source dependencies, financial stability of suppliers, and compliance with regulatory requirements

Stakeholder Management: Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders (e.g., pre and post Sales teams, engineering, project and product management, legal) to understand business needs and ensure alignment on procurement strategies

Contract Management: Manage the entire contract lifecycle, from drafting and negotiation to execution and compliance. Ensure contracts are properly maintained and tracked

Compliance & Ethics: Ensure compliance with company policies, ethical standards, and relevant regulations

Reporting & Analytics: Develop and maintain accurate procurement data, reports, and analytics to track performance, identify opportunities, and support decision-making

Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to streamline procurement operations and enhance efficiency

Qualification

Category ManagementStrategic SourcingContract NegotiationCost ReductionSupplier Relationship ManagementMarket AnalysisRisk ManagementStakeholder ManagementData AnalysisERP SystemsAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field

Min. 2 years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, and category management

Proven expertise in strategically sourcing the end-to-end services for large-scale technology deployments, with demonstrated success in managing third party systems implementation partners, professional services, and full-lifecycle field services (install, maintain, support)

Proven track record of achieving significant cost reductions through strategic sourcing and negotiation

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of contract law and procurement best practices

Proficiency in using ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and e-sourcing tools

Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position