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Motorola Solutions · 1 day ago

Procurement Category Manager - Semiconductors

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$150K/yr - $170K/yr

5+ years exp

Motorola Solutions is a global community focused on helping keep people safer through innovative technologies. They are seeking a Procurement Category Manager to lead cross-functional teams in developing and executing category strategies in the semiconductor space, managing supplier relationships, and identifying cost savings.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Leading global, cross functional team in developing and executing a cohesive category strategy in the semiconductor space, with focus on developing a supply base to meet the changing requirements of the assigned category, analyzing market trends and business environment and long term commercial strategic direction

Leading supplier negotiations within a framework of a strategic contractual relationship, managing non-disclosure and corporate supplier agreement

Managing overall supplier relationships including supplier performance, capability development, capacity planning, contracting, risk mitigation, cost and quality improvements

Identify cost savings through negotiations, event driven activities, and alternate sourcing to achieve assigned cost reduction goals

Ensure components supply assurance by maintaining the appropriate Preferred Manufacturer List with the right industry manufacturing technology capability and business setup scale

Monitor current commodity market conditions to identify potential supply challenges and develop a supply continuity plan

Lead the Strategic Component Team (SCT) to identify and drive projects which improve cost, quality and delivery to Motorola; included but not limited to supplier footprint expansion, roadmap alignment, design rule libraries, supplier capability metrics as guidance for designer in supplier and materials selection, and part design manufacturability, to cultivate cost conscious design approach

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Contract negotiationsStrategic sourcingSupplier managementAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsMulti-taskingExperience in semiconductorsProcurement experienceTeam playerSelf-motivatedIntegrityLeadership

Required

3+ years of experience in procurement or similar business experience

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

Excellent contract negotiations skills and understanding of key commercial terms and conditions

Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work at various levels of management including internal and external Executive levels

A good team player, mature and self-motivated with ability to lead with personal integrity

Able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

Experience managing complex strategic sourcing projects