Company Overview

Motorola Solutions is there for our customers when everything is on the line. In extreme moments — when a hurricane lands or when a fire breaks out. And in everyday moments — when a package arrives just in time for the holiday or when a child doesn’t miss the school bus home. 

We unify voice, data, video and analytics in one integrated ecosystem to enable individuals, businesses and communities to work together in more powerful ways. To help people make better decisions, act confidently and be their best in the moments that matter. Bring your passion, potential and talents to Motorola Solutions and connect with a career that matters.

Department OverviewThe Supply Chain and Procurement organization is a fast-paced and dynamic environment, delivering best-in-class communications equipment and solutions for customers around the world. Our purpose is to deliver exceptional value and customer experience through agility, speed, and collaboration. We plan what products and services are needed, source efficiently and ethically from a diverse supply base, launch new products, make and deliver solutions on time, and exceed customer expectations through outstanding quality, service and support. We are a central point in our efforts to bring value and lead technology innovation.
The Procurement team is moving beyond traditional sourcing goals to create value for the enterprise by improving profitability, increasing supplier collaboration, and supporting new solutions. We are a client focused team designed to bring value and help lead innovations within the enterprise.
The Project Procurement organization is responsible for sourcing all hardware, software, and services to support customer projects.
Job Description

The Senior Software Procurement Manager will be responsible for managing all the procurement activities for the Software Enterprise Team and all the Direct Embedded Software for the Company.

In this role, key responsibilities will include: 

• Lead the Software Procurement Organization Activities while working very closely with the all the Software Product Teams and Business leaders and making sure there is alignment with their business strategies for revenue growth and margin goals.

• Lead the team in setting long term commercial strategic direction for all Software categories

• Lead and manage the work of purchasing and procurement managers across different projects and businesses. 

• Influencing business stakeholders in support of Procurement initiatives

• Institute initiatives with the team for collecting and reporting key metrics that will reduce our overall expenses while increasing productivity and improve margins.

• Develop strong relationships with senior leadership and suppliers

• Lead the team to structure strategic commercial negotiations, agreements, SLAs and total cost of ownership in ways that optimize expenditures, operating expenses, cash flow, and reduce risk.

• Provide subject matter expertise on complex purchasing, legal & contractual issues.

• Commit and Achieve Annual targets for cost reductions aligned with the business leaders.

• Lead the team in performing supplier relationship management and reviews with focus in performance, risk management, quality and value added activities.

• Actively seeks input from internal/external customers to better understand their needs as well as their reaction to the organization's business plans.

• Lead the team in the reporting and forecasting category spend and savings

Qualifications:

• Strong Business acumen

• Experience working in a large, complex, global business

• Competency in developing business analysis and strategy formulation

• Experience in leading and managing teams 

• Experience in managing complex strategic sourcing and RFx projects

• Lead contract negotiations without much Legal guidance

• Ability to support large/complex supplier deals and negotiations

• Proven track record of identifying cost reduction opportunities and driving financial benefit to the business

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present views in a clear and compelling manner and engage with senior leaders in addressing complex business issues

• Ability to interact with and present up to Director/VP Levels

• Ability to manage multiple priorities

• Core data and analytic skills

• Financial modeling experience is an asset

• Supplier and customer oriented skills

• Collaborative, high energy individual

• Travel 10%

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (preferably in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business or Engineering)

• 8 years of Procurement Category Management or other relevant experience

• IT, Software or Technology experience

Vaccine Requirement

Motorola Solutions has implemented a voluntary COVID-19 vaccination policy. We strongly encourage all employees to be fully vaccinated. Any employee who is not vaccinated must wear a mask at all times when at a Motorola Solutions site or otherwise meeting with other Motorola Solutions employees or customers. Employees who have submitted proof of vaccination must follow site-specific or local mask requirements. Additionally, certain local governments or Motorola Solutions' customers may have vaccine requirements that apply to some of our employees.

Travel RequirementsNone
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced
Referral Payment PlanYes

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits effective Day 1
• 401K with Company Match and Day 1 vesting
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental & Family Leave
• and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or, any other protected characteristic.