Motorola Solutions
SeniorProcurementCategoryManager-BatteryCells&BatteryPacks
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“Senior Procurement Category Manager - Battery Cells & Battery Packs at Motorola Solutions. Skills: Procurement, Category strategy, Supplier relationships. Lead category strategy for battery cells and battery. Develop supply base for changing requirements”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve assigned cost reduction goals
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills
25-50% travel, Based in Greater Chicago Area, In office up to 3 days per week
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or a similar business discipline, 10+ years of experience in Supply Chain or Procurement, Minimum of 5 years of dedicated experience in a strategic procurement role, Legal authorization to work in the U. S. indefinitely
Nice to Have
Direct experience managing Battery Cell and/or Battery Pack Procurement
What You'll Do.
Lead category strategy for battery cells and battery
Develop supply base for changing requirements
Analyze market trends and business environment
Analyze long term commercial strategic direction
Lead supplier negotiations
Manage non-disclosure agreements
Manage corporate supplier agreements
Manage supplier relationships
Manage supplier performance
Manage supplier capability development
Manage supplier capacity planning
Manage supplier contracting
Manage supplier risk mitigation
Manage supplier cost improvements
Manage supplier quality improvements
Identify cost savings through negotiations
Identify cost savings through event driven activities
Identify cost savings through alternate sourcing
Achieve assigned cost reduction goals
Ensure components supply assurance
Maintain Preferred Manufacturer List
Monitor commodity market conditions
Identify potential supply challenges
Develop supply continuity plan
Lead Strategic Component Team
Drive projects to improve cost
Drive projects to improve quality
Drive projects to improve delivery
Drive supplier footprint expansion
Drive roadmap alignment
Drive design rule libraries
Drive supplier capability metrics
Drive supplier selection
Drive materials selection
Drive part design manufacturability
Cultivate cost conscious design approach
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross functional team; Strategic Component Team
Communication Scope
Analytical; Interpersonal skills
Process & Methodology
Strategic sourcing projects
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** In Global Procurement, we don’t just manage a supply chain; we build the lifelines that connect people in their moments of greatest need. Every component we source and every partnership we forge directly impacts the reliability of the communication systems used by police, fire, and emergency services worldwide. We are a team of strategic orchestrators, navigating a complex global landscape to ensure that when the call for help comes, the technology is ready. Join us in building a more resilient world. 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 **Location:** Employee must be based in the Greater Chicago Area with the expectation to be in office up to 3 days per week. **In this role you will be responsible for:** * Leading global, cross functional team in developing and executing a cohesive category strategy for battery cells and battery packs, 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. * Leading supplier negotiations within a framework of a strategic contractual relationship, managing non-disclosure and corporat
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