Senior Procurement Specialist LATAM
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30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Company Overview
At Motorola Solutions we believe that everything starts with our people. Were a global close-knit community united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike enabling the coordination thats critical for safer communities safer schools safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters and help us build a safer future.
Department Overview
The 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 Indirect Procurement organization is responsible for sourcing all hardware software and services to support internal operations.
Job Description
Candidates MUST reside in Bogota. This position will work from our office (Autopista Norte con calle 108).
In this regional role for Indirect Procurement in Latin America key responsibilities will include:
- Supporting Global Category Managers in the development of formalized Category Strategies category management methods and collaborating with procurement and business stakeholders on a regional basis to ensure these are implemented effectively
- Lead and execute agreements through formal RFx methodologies
- Establish positive relationships across the business units to ensure active and early participation in supplier related matters
- Lead negotiations in both financial and business matters including commercial terms and risk mitigation for regional contracts
- Collaborates with business stakeholders to understand requirements budgets and current gaps and challenges to develop best strategic sourcing strategies
- Using detailed analysis and understanding of theregioncategoryto deliver value in cost cash quality and delivery
- Structure commercial negotiations agreements SLAs and total cost of ownership in ways that optimize expenditures operating expenses cash flow and risks
- Defining governance around best practices and purchasing policies
- Achieving targets for cost reductions and cash flow
- Developing strong relationships with senior leadership and suppliers
- Providing subject matter expertise on complex purchasing technical legal and contractual issues
- Performing supplier relationship and risk management reviews
- Responsible for reporting and forecasting category spend and savings
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Basic Requirements
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in Procurement strategic sourcing or category management
- Bachelorsdegree inBusiness FinanceSupply Chain Procurement orsimilar
- Fluentin Spanish andEnglish is required. Portuguese is highly desirable.
Preferred Requirements:
- Masters Degree in Supply Chain Procurement or equivalent
- Professional certification (e.g. CPM CPSM CIRM CPIM MCIPS) is a plus
- Contract negotiations without much legal guidance
Travel Requirements
Under 10%
Relocation Provided
None
Position Type
ExperiencedReferral Payment Plan
NoEEO 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 youd like to join our team but feel that you dont quite meet all of the preferred skills wed still love to hear why you think youd be a great addition to our team.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- SAP Materials Management
- Purchasing
- Procurement
- Vendor Management
- Employee Evaluation
- HR Sourcing
- Supply Chain Experience
- Federal Aviation Regulations
- Supplier Management
- Contract Negotiation
- negotiation
- Contracts
About Company
Motorola Solutions, Inc., incorporated on March 9, 1973, is a provider of communication infrastructure, devices, accessories, software and services. The Company operates through two segments: Products and Services. It serves global customer base spanning federal, state, county, provin ... View more
