Senior Procurement Specialist

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Schaumburg, IL
Hybrid
Mid level
Artificial Intelligence • Hardware • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity • Big Data Analytics
We help people be their best in the moments that matter.
The Role
The Senior Procurement Specialist is responsible for collaborating with stakeholders to implement global commercial strategies for Business Services categories. This role involves strategic sourcing activities, contract negotiations, supplier management, and process improvement to enhance efficiency and reduce costs while maintaining strong relationships across the organization.
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Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we're guided by a shared purpose - helping people be their best in the moments that matter - and we live up to our purpose every day by solving for safer. Because people can only be their best when they not only feel safe, but are safe. We're solving for safer by building the best possible technologies across every part of our safety and security ecosystem. That's mission-critical communications devices and networks, AI-powered video security & access control and the ability to unite voice, video and data in a single command center view. We're solving for safer by connecting public safety agencies and enterprises, enabling the collaboration that's critical to connect those in need with those who can help. The work we do here matters.

Department OverviewThe Supply Chain 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 designed to bring value, lead technology innovation, and provide Motorola Solutions a competitive advantage on revenue, cost, cash, and delivery.
Job Description

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement global commercial strategy for assigned Business Services categories considering business requirements, budgets and competitive supply base landscape
  • Perform strategic sourcing activities including, but not limited to, RFx events, contract negotiations, supplier segmentation, scorecards, and strategic business reviews
  • Provide subject matter expertise on category services, and complex sourcing, legal and contractual issues
  • Exert influence to achieve assigned category goals including optimized cash flow and maximized cost reductions
  • Develop relationships across organization and at all levels
  • Responsible for category spend, savings forecasting and reporting
  • Identify process improvements to increase efficiencies, reduce spend and/or identify cost reduction

Preferred Qualified Skills:

  • Experience managing complex strategic projects
  • Experience with sourcing (strategy, RFx, negotiations, contracting) or equivalent
  • Ability to synthesize complex information, draw conclusions and develop plans
  • Focus on relationships with key stakeholders, suppliers, work teams
  • Ability to drive results and achieve goals
  • Communication skills (written, verbal, presentation) with all levels of the organization
  • Experience working in a large, complex, global business

Salary Range: $65,000 - $110,000


Basic Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree (Supply Chain Procurement or Business or related)
  • 3+ years of experience


Travel Requirements
Under 10%
Relocation Provided
None
Position Type
Experienced
Referral Payment Plan
Yes

Our U.S. Benefits include:

  • Incentive Bonus Plans
  • Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
  • 401K with Company Match
  • 10 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. 

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please email [email protected].

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
21,000 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 1928

What We Do

Motorola Solutions is solving for safer. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions enable the collaboration between public safety agencies and enterprises that’s critical for a proactive approach to safety and security. Learn more about how we’re solving for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses – safer everywhere.

Why Work With Us

We are a global family of driven, dynamic people who inspire and support everyone around us to be the best version of themselves. We embrace a “people first” philosophy – and are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of caring and inclusiveness. Are you ready to join our team and be a part of a close-knit community in a big company?

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Motorola Solutions Offices

Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

We believe that the next big idea can come from anyone, anywhere, at any time. That’s why we offer office-based, hybrid and remote working models, where Motorolans can do their best work wherever they work best.

Typical time on-site: Flexible
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