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Senior Procurement Manager

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Hybrid
Chicago, IL
109K-218K Annually
Senior level
Hybrid
Chicago, IL
109K-218K Annually
Senior level
Lead a cross-functional team to develop and execute a category strategy for Global Distribution, managing supplier relationships, performance, and negotiations to achieve cost savings and ensure supply assurance.
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Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.


Department Overview
The Supply Chain organization is a fast-paced and dynamic environment, delivering best-in-class communications equipment and solutions for customers around the world. Our purpose is to deliver exceptional value and customer experience through agility, speed, and collaboration. We plan what products and services are needed, source efficiently and ethically from a diverse supply base, launch new products, make and deliver solutions on time, and exceed customer expectations through outstanding quality, service, and support. We are designed to bring value, lead technology innovation, and provide Motorola Solutions a competitive advantage on revenue, cost, cash, and delivery.
Job Description

This position will be located in the Chicago, IL Motorola office sites.

In this role you will be responsible for leading global, cross functional team in developing and executing a cohesive category strategy for Global Distribution,  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.

Responsibilities:

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

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

  • Lead a Cross-Functional Team 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

Target Base Salary Range

$108,800.00 - $217,600.00

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.


Basic Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree, in Engineering/Business/Supply Chain/Procurement or other discipline

  • 5+ years in procurement


Travel Requirements
Under 10%
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
  • 10 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. 

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please email [email protected].

Top Skills

Engineering
Procurement
Supply Chain Management
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Motorola Solutions Chicago, Illinois, USA Office

Located in the West Loop, one block from Ogilvie Train Station and Union Train Station. The office is also close to multiple CTA stops.

Motorola Solutions Elgin, Illinois, USA Office

2540 Galvin Dr, Elgin, IL, United States, 60124

Motorola Solutions Schaumburg, Illinois, USA Office

1303 E Algonquin Rd, Schaumburg, IL, United States, 60196

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