COMPANY OVERVIEW

At Motorola Solutions, we’re guided by a shared purpose - helping people be their best in the moments that matter - and we live up to our purpose every day by solving for safer. Because people can only be their best when they not only feel safe, but are safe. We’re solving for safer by building the best possible technologies across every part of our safety and security ecosystem. That’s mission-critical communications devices and networks, AI-powered video security & access control and the ability to unite voice, video and data in a single command center view. We’re solving for safer by connecting public safety agencies and enterprises, enabling the collaboration that’s critical to connect those in need with those who can help. The work we do here matters.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Budget Planning.
• Cost Reductions.
• Contract negotiations without much legal guidance.
• 8+ years of procurement experience preferred.
• Contribute to large/complex supplier deals.
• Ability to communicate and facilitate presentations for Director/VP Levels.
• Chicago-based is preferred but remote is acceptable with travel once per month.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, IT, Management, or Supply Chain
• 5+ years of Procurement Category Management experience within cloud technology, software, or services.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required, Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.
  

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TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

10-25%

• Lead and execute long term agreements through formal RFx methodologies.
• Analyze spend data and industry dynamics to identify, prioritize, and launch sourcing initiatives.
• Identify value/ savings opportunities, processes, and best practices.
• Establish positive relationships across the business units to ensure active and early participation in supplier related matters.
• Lead negotiations in both financial and business matters, including commercial terms and risk mitigation for strategic contracts.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements, budgets and current gaps and challenges to develop best strategic sourcing strategies.
• Support strategic sourcing best practices including driving supplier segmentation, scorecards, and facilitating strategic business reviews in collaboration with business partners.
• Lead supplier contract renewals and leverage competitive pricing, quality and customer service.
• Develop strategic relationships with existing or new key suppliers and ensure appropriate engagement levels exist to drive partnership objectives.
• Identify process improvements to increase efficiencies and maximize spend opportunity.
• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on business initiatives and procurement strategies.
• Developing relationships with senior leadership.
• Providing subject matter expertise on complex purchasing, legal & contractual issues.
• Performing supplier relationship management and reviews.