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The Procurement Category Manager - Services is a key role responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies for a portfolio of services categories, with a primary focus on third party systems implementation partners, professional services, and full-lifecycle field services (install, maintain, support).

This role requires a strategic thinker with strong sourcing acumen, negotiation skills, and a proven track record of achieving significant cost reductions. The successful candidate will manage supplier relationships, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure alignment with overall business objectives.

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. Identify and implement innovative cost savings opportunities.

• Supplier Relationship Management: Cultivate strategic alliances with key service partners, implementing rigorous vendor performance management to ensure alignment with our business objectives.

• Risk Management:Identify and mitigate supply chain risks related to assigned service categories, including project deployment delays, single-source dependencies, financial stability of suppliers, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders (e.g., pre and post Sales teams, engineering, project and product management, legal) to understand business needs and ensure alignment on procurement strategies.

• Contract Management: Manage the entire contract lifecycle, from drafting and negotiation to execution and compliance. Ensure contracts are properly maintained and tracked.

• Compliance & Ethics: Ensure compliance with company policies, ethical standards, and relevant regulations.

• Reporting & Analytics: Develop and maintain accurate procurement data, reports, and analytics to track performance, identify opportunities, and support decision-making.

• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to streamline procurement operations and enhance efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.

• 4+ years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, and category management.

• Proven expertise in strategically sourcing the end-to-end services for large-scale technology deployments, with demonstrated success in managing third party systems implementation partners, professional services, and full-lifecycle field services (install, maintain, support).

• Proven track record of achieving significant cost reductions through strategic sourcing and negotiation.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Knowledge of contract law and procurement best practices.

• Proficiency in using ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and e-sourcing tools.

• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Key Skills:

• Category Management

• Strategic Sourcing

• Contract Negotiation

• Cost Reduction

• Supplier Relationship Management

• Market Analysis

• Risk Management

• Stakeholder Management

• Data Analysis

• ERP Systems

Location: Employee must be based in the Greater Chicago Area with the expectation to be in office up to 3 days per week.

Target Base Salary Range: $105,000.00 - $125,000.00

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

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• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a similar business field

• 4+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain or similar business experience

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.