Procurement Category Manager - Software

Motorola Solutions
Chicago
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 105,000 - 150,000 annuallyFunction: Procurement & SourcingExperience: 2+ yearsSkills: ["Negotiation","Communication","Presentation","Stakeholder management","Problem-solving"]

Strategic procurement professional responsible for developing and executing sourcing plans for software categories, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier relationships. Partners with cross-functional teams to drive cost reductions, process improvements, and KPI tracking while ensuring compliance. A pipeline role focused on building value, optimizing the category lifecycle, and supporting strategic initiatives across the organization from Chicago to additional locations.

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Motorola Solutions
Motorola Solutions
5 months ago

Procurement Category Manager - Software

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Job Summary

Strategic procurement professional responsible for developing and executing sourcing plans for software categories, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier relationships. Partners with cross-functional teams to drive cost reductions, process improvements, and KPI tracking while ensuring compliance. A pipeline role focused on building value, optimizing the category lifecycle, and supporting strategic initiatives across the organization from Chicago to additional locations.
Location: Chicago
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Procurement & Sourcing

Key Responsibilities

  • •Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation: Develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies, including leading competitive bidding processes (RFx), negotiating favorable terms and conditions, and managing contract lifecycle.
  • •Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
  • •Cost Reduction & Process Improvement: Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives, process improvements, and best practices; track KPIs.
  • •Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to align procurement strategies with organizational goals and present findings persuasively.
  • •Contract Management: Manage the entire contract lifecycle from negotiation to renewal and termination, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.
Travel: Medium travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 105,000 - 150,000 annually
Perks:401kHealth InsuranceDentalVisionEquityPaid LeaveParental Leave

Key Requirements

  • •2+ years of experience in Logistics, Procurement, Category Management, Technical Sales, Supply Chain Management, Operations 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.
Experience:2+ yearsProcurementSourcingCategory managementSupplier relations
Skills:NegotiationCommunicationPresentationStakeholder managementProblem-solving
Tech Stack:RFxContract managementProcurement toolsERP

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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