Procurement Category Manager - Software

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. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department 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.

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. 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 a central point in our efforts to bring value and lead technology innovation.

The Procurement team is moving beyond traditional sourcing goals to create value for the enterprise by improving profitability, increasing supplier collaboration, and supporting new solution development. We are a client focused team designed to bring value and help lead innovations within the enterprise.

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 with a high focus on Software, specifically in Motorola Solutions products. 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, and an ability to grasp deep technical concepts related to software.

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 as a trusted business advisor.
• Providing subject matter expertise on complex purchasing, legal & contractual issues.
• Performing supplier relationship management and reviews.
• Organized to work on multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Team player with high- drive working in a transformative environment.
• Preferred Skills: Experience working with Product teams to facilitate EU Cyber Resilience Act compliance and creating Software Bill of Materials (SBOM).
• Ability to maintain clear records for audits and software license rights discussions with long-term vendor relationships.
• Great communication skills verbal and written.
• Complex contract negotiations experience with Software providers.
• Experience in the following areas such as IT, Professional Services (solution architecture, network design, integration and deployment), Software, SaaS applications and/or emerging technologies.
• Experience managing complex strategic sourcing projects and RFx process.
• Proven track record of identifying cost reduction opportunities and driving significant, tangible financial benefit to the business.
• Ability to support large/complex supplier deals potentially including Software, and Services integrated solutions with customer flow down requirements.
• Ability to interact with and present up to Director/VP Levels.
• The following certifications are preferred: Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) from the Institute of Supply Chain Management (ISM), Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute.
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Target Base Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00

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

Bachelors Degree in Business, IT, Management, or Supply Chain

4+ years of experience working as a Procurement Category Manager, or a Purchasing Manager required.

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

Travel Requirements

10-25%

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
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental & Family Leave and more!
• EEO Statement

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 complete this  Reasonable Accommodations Form  so we can assist you.