Motorola Solutions
ProcurementSpecialist
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“Procurement Specialist at Motorola Solutions. Skills: strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier management, data analysis. Support Category Managers in setting strategic direction. Influencing business and wider category stakeholders”
What You'll Achieve.
achieving assigned category targets for cost reductions
Industry & Context.
Core analytic skills to independently dive into an unclear area and make sense of it
open to support occasional evening work hours in support of North American business partners and suppliers
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's Degree (in Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Procurement, or Business), 2+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain or strategic sourcing, Understanding of the end-to-end strategic sourcing process, Core analytic skills, ability to conduct spend analysis, market research and supplier evaluation, Ability to manage multiple sourcing projects simultaneously, Experience working in a large, complex, global business, Experience running RFx processes, Ability to conduct thorough supplier risk evaluations, Familiarity with ERP systems, Contract negotiations without much Legal guidance, Technical proficiency in Excel and Google Suite
Nice to Have
Business acumen and experience is a plus, Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to manage stakeholder relationships, Supplier and Customer oriented skills
What You'll Do.
Support Category Managers in setting strategic direction
Influencing business and wider category stakeholders
Developing a supply base
Providing subject matter expertise
Defining governance around best practices
Support Category Managers in achieving targets
Responsible for category reporting
Conduct thorough market research
Identify potential suppliers
Draft and issue sourcing events
Finalize Service Level Agreements
Onboard the selected supplier(s)
Manage the transition to operations
Conduct post-project reviews
Monitor supplier performance
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Influencing business and wider category stakeholders; coordinate technical and commercial evaluations with subject matter; Finalize Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in collaboration with Category Managers; Monitor supplier performance and compliance with contractual terms in collaboration with Category Managers
Communication Scope
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Process & Methodology
manage multiple sourcing projects simultaneously
Full Job Description
## **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** 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. The Procurement Specialist serves as the analytical engine of the strategic sourcing process by supporting Category Managers, translating high-level category visions into operational reality through rigorous data science and market intelligence. By managing the end-to-end lifecycle—from market analysis to implementation—this role ensures all sourcing events are efficient, compliant, and data-backed. This role drives organizational value by upholding high standards of execution excellence and transparency in a data-driven environment. ## Job Description * Support Category Managers in setting long term commercial strategic direction for assigned Business Services categories. * Influencing business and wider category stakeholders. * Developing a supply base to meet the ch
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