Category Manager - Indirect Procurement

Motorola Solutions
Chicago
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 100,000 - 150,000 annuallyFunction: Procurement & SourcingExperience: 3+ yearsSkills: ["Negotiation","Communication","Stakeholder management","Analytical thinking","Vendor management"]

Strategic sourcing and category management for global Business Services in indirect procurement. Lead category strategies, RFx execution, and supplier relationships; partner with Legal on MSAs/SOWs; optimize total cost of ownership while driving value for Motorola Solutions. Based in the Greater Chicago Area with in-office three days/week, travel 10-25% as needed.

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Motorola Solutions
Motorola Solutions
4 months ago

Category Manager - Indirect Procurement

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Job Summary

Strategic sourcing and category management for global Business Services in indirect procurement. Lead category strategies, RFx execution, and supplier relationships; partner with Legal on MSAs/SOWs; optimize total cost of ownership while driving value for Motorola Solutions. Based in the Greater Chicago Area with in-office three days/week, travel 10-25% as needed.
Location: Chicago
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Procurement & Sourcing
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop 3-year category roadmaps and global market intelligence for services categories
  • •Lead advanced RFx execution and contractual engineering (MSAs/SOWs) to drive value and ensure robust SLAs
  • •Manage supplier relationships including quarterly reviews with Tier 1 suppliers to drive innovation and cost optimization
  • •Optimize total cost of ownership and working capital through terms, offboarding, and value-focused negotiations
  • •Collaborate with internal teams and Legal to ensure compliant, value-driven procurement across Global Business Services
Travel: Medium travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 100,000 - 150,000 annually
Perks:Annual BonusMedicalDentalVision401kEquityParental Leave

Key Requirements

  • •3+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain or similar business experience
  • •Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.
  • •Travel 10-25%
  • •Experience in indirect procurement or global services categories
  • •Strong ability to develop category roadmaps, conduct Should-Cost analyses, and manage RFx events
Experience:3+ yearsProcurementSupply chainIndirect procurementGlobal procurementCategory management
Skills:NegotiationCommunicationStakeholder managementAnalytical thinkingVendor management
Languages:English
Tech Stack:RFxMSASOWShould-Cost modeling

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

Motorola Solutions
Provides mission-critical communications products and services, including radios, software, video security, and command center solutions for public safety, government, and enterprise customers worldwide.
Industry: Surveillance & Security Hardware
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Chicago, United States
Founded: 1928
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