Procurement Category Manager

Motorola Solutions
Chicago
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Procurement & SourcingExperience: 3+ yearsSkills: ["Communication","Negotiation","Presentation","Analytical thinking","Problem-solving"]

Lead strategic sourcing and supplier management for assigned categories in a hybrid Chicago-area role. Develop sourcing plans, negotiate contracts, drive cost reductions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement strategies with business goals, while ensuring compliance and effective budgeting.

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Motorola Solutions
Motorola Solutions
5 months ago

Procurement Category Manager

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Job Summary

Lead strategic sourcing and supplier management for assigned categories in a hybrid Chicago-area role. Develop sourcing plans, negotiate contracts, drive cost reductions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement strategies with business goals, while ensuring compliance and effective budgeting.
Location: Chicago
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Procurement & Sourcing
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies, including leading RFx processes, negotiating terms, and managing contract lifecycle.
  • •Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, conduct performance reviews, and manage supplier performance.
  • •Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives and track KPIs to demonstrate value delivered.
  • •Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business goals and present findings.
  • •Manage the entire contract lifecycle from negotiation to renewal and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Annual BonusMedical Benefits401kEquityParental Leave

Key Requirements

  • •3+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, operations or sales.
  • •Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.
  • •Proven experience in procurement, with a focus on strategic sourcing and category management.
  • •Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
  • •Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Experience:3+ yearsProcurementSourcingSupply chain
Skills:CommunicationNegotiationPresentationAnalytical thinkingProblem-solving

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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