Procurement Category Manager - Services

Motorola Solutions

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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" 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.

Job Description

Motorola Solutions is building talent pipelines to meet future hiring demands. This is a pipeline role, while there is not an immediate opening, we want to build relationships with prospective candidates like you. If your background is a match to our requirements, we'll follow up with an exploratory conversation. NOTE : This is a hybrid role - Candidate must reside in the Chicagoland area with the ability to work from the office as needed .

Overview :

The Procurement Category Manager - Services is a key role responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies for a portfolio of services categories, with a primary focus on third party systems implementation partners, professional services, and full-lifecycle field services (install, maintain, support).

This role requires a strategic thinker with strong sourcing acumen, negotiation skills, and a proven track record of achieving significant cost reductions. The successful candidate will manage supplier relationships, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure alignment with overall business objectives.

Responsibilities :

Category Strategy Development & Management : Drive transformation by developing and executing innovative, solution-oriented sourcing strategies for our systems integration services.

Market Analysis & Sourcing : Conduct in-depth market research and analysis to identify trends, assess supplier capabilities, and inform sourcing decisions. Proactively identify and evaluate potential suppliers.

Competitive Bidding & Negotiation : Spearhead the development of robust Statements of Work (SOWs) and performance-based contracts, leading negotiations to optimize our total cost of ownership

Cost Reduction Initiatives : Drive aggressive cost reduction initiatives through negotiation, value engineering, process improvements, demand management, and alternative sourcing strategies. Identify and implement innovative cost savings opportunities.

Supplier Relationship Management : Cultivate strategic alliances with key service partners, implementing rigorous vendor performance management to ensure alignment with our business objectives.

Risk Management : Identify and mitigate supply chain risks related to assigned service categories, including project deployment delays, single-source dependencies, financial stability of suppliers, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Stakeholder Management : Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders (e.g., pre and post Sales teams, engineering, project and product management, legal) to understand business needs and ensure alignment on procurement strategies.

Contract Management : Manage the entire contract lifecycle, from drafting and negotiation to execution and compliance. Ensure contracts are properly maintained and tracked.

Compliance & Ethics : Ensure compliance with company policies, ethical standards, and relevant regulations.

Reporting & Analytics : Develop and maintain accurate procurement data, reports, and analytics to track performance, identify opportunities, and support decision-making.

Process Improvement : Identify and implement process improvements to streamline procurement operations and enhance efficiency.

Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.

Min. 2 years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, and category management.

Proven expertise in strategically sourcing the end-to-end services for large-scale technology deployments, with demonstrated success in managing third party systems implementation partners, professional services, and full-lifecycle field services (install, maintain, support).

Proven track record of achieving significant cost reductions through strategic sourcing and negotiation.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Knowledge of contract law and procurement best practices.

Proficiency in using ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and e-sourcing tools.

Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Key Skills : Category Management

Strategic Sourcing

Contract Negotiation

Cost Reduction

Supplier Relationship Management

Market Analysis

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Data Analysis

ERP Systems

Target Base Salary Range : $80,000.00 - $180,000.00 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

Bachelor's Degree in finance or similar business discipline

2+ years of procurement or supply chain experience

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

Travel Requirements

Under 25%

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

No

Our U.S. Benefits include :

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K
• 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 complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.