Procurement Category Manager - Services

Motorola Solutions
Chicago
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 80,000 - 180,000 annuallyFunction: Procurement & SourcingExperience: 2+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Negotiation","Communication","Problem-solving","Stakeholder management","Contract management"]

Prospectively engage with Chicago-area partners to develop and execute procurement strategies for services, focusing on systems integration, professional services, and field services. Lead market analysis, supplier negotiations, contract management, and risk mitigation to drive cost reductions and align with business goals in a hybrid, office-flexible environment.

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Motorola Solutions
Motorola Solutions
8 months ago

Procurement Category Manager - Services

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Job Summary

Prospectively engage with Chicago-area partners to develop and execute procurement strategies for services, focusing on systems integration, professional services, and field services. Lead market analysis, supplier negotiations, contract management, and risk mitigation to drive cost reductions and align with business goals in a hybrid, office-flexible environment.
Location: Chicago
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Procurement & Sourcing

Key Responsibilities

  • •Category Strategy Development & Management: Drive transformation by developing and executing innovative, solution-oriented sourcing strategies for our systems integration services.
  • •Market Analysis & Sourcing: Conduct in-depth market research and analysis to identify trends, assess supplier capabilities, and inform sourcing decisions. Proactively identify and evaluate potential suppliers.
  • •Competitive Bidding & Negotiation: Spearhead the development of robust Statements of Work (SOWs) and performance-based contracts, leading negotiations to optimize our total cost of ownership.
  • •Cost Reduction Initiatives: Drive aggressive cost reduction initiatives through negotiation, value engineering, process improvements, demand management, and alternative sourcing strategies.
  • •Supplier Relationship Management: Cultivate strategic alliances with key service partners, implementing rigorous vendor performance management to ensure alignment with our business objectives.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 80,000 - 180,000 annually
Perks:401kMedical BenefitsVisionEquityPaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
  • •2+ years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, and category management.
  • •Experience sourcing end-to-end services for large-scale technology deployments (third party systems implementation partners, professional services, and full-lifecycle field services).
  • •Proven track record of achieving significant cost reductions through strategic sourcing and negotiation.
  • •Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and e-sourcing tools.
Experience:2+ yearsProcurementSupply chainSourcing
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:NegotiationCommunicationProblem-solvingStakeholder managementContract management
Languages:English
Tech Stack:SAPOracleE-sourcingERP

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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