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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Understanding the business, technology, and regulatory requirements for your assigned commodities.
• Collaborating with a globally distributed team in a dynamic environment.
• Request for Quotations (RFQs), quote analysis, negotiations, and award covering parameters including pricing and availability.
• Develops and utilizes supply chain, business, and financial modeling tools
• Drive internal alignment with key stakeholders on topics including supply strategies, product requirements and specifications, and Statement of Work.
• Monitor industry trends, identify gaps and risks, and recommend actions to ensure continuity of supply.
• Provides input on risk mitigation, business continuity, cost management, and operations strategies.
• Lead in execution of action plans as required to successfully qualify new supplier and ensure successful manufacturing transitions
• Lead efforts in supplier performance improvement based on scorecards and internal metrics.
• Prepare and lead Quarterly Business Reviews involving other departments, as needed.
• Work closely with the Engineering and Project Management teams on new product introduction to ensure alignment on expectations while highlighting roadblocks and developing solutions to overcome them.
• Drive cost-reductions opportunities in conjunction with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Lead performance improvements using strong leadership skills and experience

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Excellent communication skills verbal and written
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks concurrently with a sense of urgency
• Ability to lead the team and influence skills to drive change and accountability
• Strong project management skills and a high level of ownership
• Strong analytics and research skills
• Excellent knowledge of global procurement processes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, ERP (SAP preferred), and PLM (Agile preferred) systems.
• Possess strong communications and interpersonal skills while able to work with multiple internal stakeholders to drive positive business results.
  Candidates must reside in Vancouver, Canada or Chicago, IL to be considered for this position.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Business, Engineering, IT, Management, or Technology
• 3-5 years of experience in Supply Chain Management required.
• 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%

• Understanding the business, technology, and regulatory requirements for your assigned commodities.
• Collaborating with a globally distributed team in a dynamic environment.
• Request for Quotations (RFQs), quote analysis, negotiations, and award covering parameters including pricing and availability.
• Develops and utilizes supply chain, business, and financial modeling tools
• Drive internal alignment with key stakeholders on topics including supply strategies, product requirements and specifications, and Statement of Work.
• Monitor industry trends, identify gaps and risks, and recommend actions to ensure continuity of supply.
• Provides input on risk mitigation, business continuity, cost management, and operations strategies.
• Lead in execution of action plans as required to successfully qualify new supplier and ensure successful manufacturing transitions
• Lead efforts in supplier performance improvement based on scorecards and internal metrics.
• Prepare and lead Quarterly Business Reviews involving other departments, as needed.
• Work closely with the Engineering and Project Management teams on new product introduction to ensure alignment on expectations while highlighting roadblocks and developing solutions to overcome them.
• Drive cost-reductions opportunities in conjunction with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Lead performance improvements using strong leadership skills and experienc