Procurement Manager
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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 dynamic high-impact environment committed to delivering best-in-class communications equipment and solutions to customers globally. Our core mission is to drive exceptional value and customer experience through agility speed and collaborative partnerships. We are the central engine for value creation and technology innovation spanning the entire lifecycle from strategic planning and ethical sourcing to on-time delivery and post-sales support.Moving beyond traditional sourcing the Procurement team is a client-focused strategic partner dedicated to unlocking enterprise value. We achieve this by maximizing profitability fostering deep supplier collaboration and actively supporting the development and launch of innovative new solutions. We are the driving force helping to lead innovation within the enterprise.
Job Description
This pivotal role requires expertise in strategic sourcing category management and Network Operations procurement. The Manager will deliver innovative cost-effective methodologies and possess exceptional commercial and contractual acumen to lead cross-functional sourcing initiatives.
Key Categories of Managed Spend
You will manage and lead sourcing for major high-value categories including:
Civil/Infrastructure Works & Equipment: Telecom Site Acquisition Civil Works (Site Prep Tower Erection Shelters) Generators.
Installation & Commissioning Services (Telecom Equipment).
Site Equipment: Ancillaries Microwave components.
OEM Sourcing: Hardware & Software.
Core Responsibilities
The responsibilities are focused on strategic impact and project execution:
Sourcing Strategy: Set long-term commercial strategic direction for third-party regional project requirements. Achieve assigned targets for margin improvement.
Contract & Risk Management: Negotiate high-value complex contracts ensuring back-to-back terms to minimize risk between customer and supplier agreements. Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on technical legal and contractual issues.
Technical Alignment: Partner with Engineering and PMO to translate technical needs into clear Scopes of Work (SOWs) for tenders. Conduct optimal supplier evaluations (commercial technical deployment).
Supply Base Development: Understand communication systems technical needs to optimally source equipment and services. Collaborate on developing a robust supply base and provide input to Global Category Managers on performance/strategy.
Cross-Functional Leadership: Develop a comprehensive understanding of regional needs. Engage with regional business teams and senior leadership on critical projects. Define governance standards.
Operational Excellence: Project-manage multiple simultaneous sourcing efforts. Use eProcurement systems for contract and PR approvals.
Basic Requirements
Education: Bachelors degree (Supply Chain Business Law IT or related field) or equivalent experience.
Experience: 5 years in Procurement Category Management or a directly relevant role.
Skills: Expert negotiation skills (financial commercial terms risk mitigation). Proven experience with the procure-to-pay (P2P) process.
Soft Skills: Demonstrated project management success. Strong sense of urgency and results-orientation. Excellent written and verbal communication in English and Portuguese. Creative problem-solver who can build relationships.
Attributes: Ability to manage multiple projects set priorities and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Experience
Experience with international procurement.
Relevant Data Protection / Privacy Management qualification.
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Travel Requirements
None
Relocation Provided
None
Position Type
ExperiencedReferral Payment Plan
YesEEO 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:
Manager
Key Skills
- Purchasing
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- Vendor Management
- HR Sourcing
- Procurement Management
- Supply Chain Experience
- Contract Management
- Contract Negotiation
- E-procurement
- 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
