Procurement Category Manager

Company Overview At Motorola Solutions, we’re guided by a shared purpose – helping people be their best in the moments that matter – and we’re living 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 - safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses – safer everywhere. We’re building integrated technologies that help protect people, property and places. We’re connecting public safety agencies and enterprises – enabling the collaboration that’s critical for a more proactive approach to safety and security. We’re committed to solving for safer every day because the work we do here matters. Department Overview The Supply Chain and Procurement organization is a fast-paced and dynamic environment, delivering best-in-class communications equipment and solutions for customers around the world. “We aim to be a trusted advisor to our business partners – providing innovative solutions at the best possible value for their sourcing needs” Job Description This role provides essential procurement and supplier expertise in the areas of strategic sourcing and category management with strong commercial and contractual experience. This role will deliver high quality, innovative and proven cost-effective methodologies to support company and department objectives. This role will interface and foster a collaborative environment with cross functional teams. This role requires exceptional verbal and written communication, strong organizational and time management skills. Responsibilities: 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 Collaborates 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 Preferred Skills: Budget Planning Cost Reduction Contract negotiations without much legal guidance. 8-10 years of Procurement experience preferred. Contribute to large/complex supplier deals including services, integrated solutions and more. Ability to communicate and facilitate presentations for Director's/VP Levels. Preferred certifications is a plus: Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) from the Institute of Supply Chain Management (ISM), Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute. Minimal travel required up to 25% Basic Requirements Required Skills: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, or Management 8-10 years of Procurement Category Management experience required. Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position. #LI-JM3 Travel Requirements Under 25% Relocation Provided None Position Type Experienced Referral Payment Plan Yes Our U.S. Benefits include: Incentive Bonus Plans Medical, Dental, Vision benefits 401K with Company Match 9 Paid Holidays Generous Paid Time Off Packages Employee Stock Purchase Plan Paid Parental & Family Leave and more! EEO Statement Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or, any other protected characteristic. MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS OVERVIEW At Motorola Solutions, we believe our people are our greatest strength. More than 20,000 strong, we’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. As we have for nearly a century, we design and advance technology – intentionally, purposefully, responsibly – that prioritizes people and helps save lives. We build and connect critical communications, video security and command center technologies to help protect people, property and places. And our solutions enable the collaboration between public safety agencies and enterprises that’s critical for a proactive approach to safety and security. 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