Senior Director, Global Category Management

Overview:

At Zebra we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. United by curiosity and a culture of caring we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customers and partners needs and solve their challenges.

Being part of Zebra Nation means you are seen heard valued and respected. Drawing from our unique perspectives we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are part of a team pushing boundaries today to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations their employees and those they serve.

Youll have opportunities to learn and lead in a forward-thinking environment defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care aboutlocally and globally.

Come make an impact every day at Zebra.

What Were Looking For:

We are seeking a Senior Director of Sourcing and Procurement to act as the chief architect of our global direct materials this highly visible transformative role you will oversee all Strategic Category Management for Direct Componentsspecifically Semiconductor Electrical and Mechanical categories.

This is not a traditional operational procurement role. You will be a vital partner to our engineering and product development teams leading our strategic component category and supplier management strategies. If you are a visionary leader who thrives on navigating complex global markets mitigating risk and building high-performance teams this is your opportunity to shape the future of Zebras hardware innovation.

Key Responsibilities & Strategic Impact

• Architect the Category Strategy:Partner cross-functionally to design establish and execute the long-term global sourcing strategies for highly complex mission-critical direct components (Semiconductors Electrical and Mechanical).

• Lead Advanced Sourcing & New Product Development:Actively embed procurement into the New Product Development (NPD) process from the ideation phase. Drive advanced sourcing initiatives to ensure early supplier involvement secure emerging technologies and align component selection with product roadmaps to mitigate lifecycle risks.

• Drive Strategic Component Supplier Excellence:Own the strategic relationships and management of our Strategic Component Supplier ecosystem ensuring alignment with our overarching contract manufacturing and Joint Development Manufacturing (JDM) strategies.

• Executive Partnership & Influence:Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive leadership team engineering and product leadership. Align global procurement strategies with product roadmaps market dynamics and corporate financial goals.

• Market Intelligence & Risk Mitigation:Navigate volatile global supply chain dynamics (particularly in the semiconductor and electronics markets). Leverage deep market intelligence advanced analytics and deal strategy to secure competitive pricing ensure continuity of supply and proactively adapt to market shifts.

• Transformational Leadership:Build mentor and scale a high-performing team of procurement directors managers and professionals. Cultivate a culture of strategic thinking continuous improvement and high accountability.

• Process & Contract Innovation:Redefine standard contract development negotiation processes and organizational change management protocols to drive enterprise-wide efficiencies and maximize supplier performance.

What You Bring to the Table

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education:Bachelors degree required.

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Pay Range:

$202560.00 - $303840.00 Annual

Incentive Compensation:

In addition to base pay Zebra offers this role the opportunity to earn a performance-based annual cash incentive at a target equal to 30% of base pay in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.

Zebra Total Rewards:

Zebra Total Rewards includes more than just pay and is structured to meet the needs of our changing global business and evolving talent. We are committed to providing our employees with a benefits program that is comprehensive and competitive including healthcare wellness inclusion networks and continued learning and development offerings. We offer community service days in addition to the traditional insurances compensation parental leave employee assistance program and paid time off offerings depending on the country where you work.

Salary offered will vary depending on your location job-related skills knowledge and experience.

Additionally all Zebra roles are eligible for cash incentive programs. For example sales roles have additional opportunity to earn substantial variable compensation tied to quota most other roles the Zebra annual cash incentive program links Company and individual performance together. Some roles may also be eligible for long-term incentive equity awards.

Benefits:

We understand the importance of work-life balance and wellbeing which is why we offer flexibility for our teams including: hybrid work adaptable hours Summer Flex Fridays Focus Fridays and an annual companywide well-being day to promote revitalization and success.

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