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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 OverviewThe Global Procurement Organization provides the resources, processes, governance, systems and controls for acquiring goods and services efficiently, effectively and ethically from a diverse supply base that provides Motorola Solutions a competitive advantage on cost, quality, technology, service and delivery. The Project and Indirect Procurement Organization is responsible for the acquisition of all Software, Hardware and Services both used internally by Motorola Solutions as well as those offered to our customers as part of product offerings and solutions. The team is a trusted advisor to bring value and lead innovations while supporting company initiatives for profitability, cost savings, cash flow, supplier collaboration, and dynamic solutions to business challenges.The Global Procurement team is evolving from more traditional sourcing and procurement goals by looking beyond simple cost savings and creating value for the corporation by improving product profitability, increasing supplier collaboration and leveraging supplier roadmaps to bring new solutions to our business partners. We are a client focused team designed to bring value and help lead innovations, revenue and savings within the business.Job Description
Motorola Solutions is building talent pipelines to meet future hiring demands. This is a pipeline role, while there may not be an immediate opening, we want to build relationships with prospective candidates. If your background is a match to our requirements, we will follow up with an exploratory conversation.
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.
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.
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.
The base salary for this opportunity in Colorado is $108,000-$165,000 depending on experience.
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Basic RequirementsBachelor's Degree.
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.
Our U.S.Benefitsinclude:
- Incentive Bonus Plans
- Medical, Dental, Visionbenefits
- 401K with Company Match
- 9 Paid Holidays
- GenerousPaidTime Off Packages
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- PaidParental & 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 .
Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to no discrimination because of race, color, creed, marital status, age, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.