Procurement / Supplier Manager

Motorola Solutions
London
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Procurement & SourcingExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Negotiation","Stakeholder management","Influencing","Problem-solving"]

Strategically lead and govern high-value supplier contracts for UK telecommunications and mission-critical services. Manage end-to-end contract lifecycle, negotiations, compliance, risk, and stakeholder engagement while driving cost savings and continuous improvement in a fast-paced Supply Chain team.

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Motorola Solutions
Motorola Solutions
3 months ago

Procurement / Supplier Manager

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Job Summary

Strategically lead and govern high-value supplier contracts for UK telecommunications and mission-critical services. Manage end-to-end contract lifecycle, negotiations, compliance, risk, and stakeholder engagement while driving cost savings and continuous improvement in a fast-paced Supply Chain team.
Location: London
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Procurement & Sourcing

Key Responsibilities

  • •Strategic Contract Leadership: Lead the full 3rd party contract lifecycle for key strategic and operational suppliers, encompassing the entire journey from mobilisation and performance management to renewal or exit strategies.
  • •Commercial Negotiation & Governance: Lead negotiations for complex contract changes, renewals, and new service agreements. Ensure all commercial agreements align with company strategy, risk appetite, and Delegation of Authority (DOA) processes.
  • •Legal & Regulatory Compliance: Provide expert guidance on UK and European contract law, data protection, and regulatory requirements specific to the telecommunications sector. Manage complex contract change requests by evaluating customer requirements and coordinating with legal and commercial teams. Maintain consistent adherence to ISO 9001 and ISO 2000 standards as a critical contractual commitment to our key customers.
  • •Performance & Risk Management: Monitor supplier performance against rigorous SLAs and KPIs. Drive continuous improvement through Service Improvement Plans (SIPs). Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate commercial and supply chain risks, establishing robust contingency plans.
  • •Financial Stewardship: Oversee supplier costs to ensure compliance with agreed contract rates. Validate charges and service credits, and work closely with finance teams to track expenditures against budgets and identify cost-saving initiatives.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceAnnual BonusHoliday EntitlementPension SchemeFlexible WorkingEquityDiscount Scheme

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Commercial Management, or a related field.
  • •Membership or certification from a relevant body (e.g., MCIPS or WorldCC) is highly desirable.
  • •5+ years of demonstrable experience in contract or supplier management within the telecommunications, IT services, or mission-critical infrastructure sectors.
  • •Comprehensive understanding of English contract law, with working knowledge of relevant European regulatory frameworks.
  • •Proven success in negotiating complex commercial agreements and managing high-value, multi-site service portfolios.
Experience:5+ yearsTelecommunicationsIT servicesMission-critical infrastructure
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationNegotiationStakeholder managementInfluencingProblem-solving
Certifications:MCIPSWorldCC
Tech Stack:Contract lifecycle management software

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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