Sourcing and Procurement Specialist, Advisor

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:

he Sourcing and Procurement Professional possesses deep category expertise with an emphasis on technology and and ability to manage global projects efficiently and effectively.

In this role you will exhibit your leadership qualities and act as a change agent for the Procurement organization. Additionally you will apply your multi-layered and deep category experience by working closely with the business stakeholders to identify define and execute key projects that support defined business goals and objectives over a 12-36 month horizon.

Finally you will handle a limited number of complex regional and /or global projects support the entire source to contract process including facilitating supplier management reviews.

This role requires a minimum of 3-days per week in our 3OP Lincolnshire IL office OR downtown Chicago office 2 days remote (US).

• Inspirestrust and confidence with executive leadership.
• Engages with management team and stakeholder team members to drive strategic initiatives effectively balancing the RFx process and the TCO evaluation of suppliers against the business stakeholders requirements and supplier preferences.
• Acts as a subject matter expert for procurement and category management
• Manages complex projects leads all deliverables analytics negotiations and project management details. These projects will span from a regional to global scope and will support business functions goals and/or the companys strategic priorities. Additionally these projects will impact single to multiple functions and involve small to medium sized project teams representing one to multiple business areas
• Managesfull sourcing process for complex projects inclusive of supply market analysis leverage spend establishing business requirements driving requirements negotiating SOWs contract terms executing and monitoring complex contracts conducting and monitoring supplier business reviews. Independently collaborates with key stakeholders to develop annual category management plan that incorporates the stakeholders strategy goals challenges constraints and objectives with a 1 to 3- year time horizon key outputs included but not limited to spend breakdown strategic sourcing pipeline process improvements supplier rationalizations targeted supplier business reviews sourcing levers etc.
• Maintains accountability delivering against timelines building relationships and becoming a trusted advisor with business stakeholders executive management and suppliers.
• Performstotal cost of ownership evaluations performs supply-market research and conducts pricing audits and impact analysis for the pursuit of continuous cost improvements.
• Workscollaboratively with suppliers and stakeholders to identify and execute continuous cost improvement programs and resolve complex strategic supplier performance issues to ensure business satisfaction.
• Contributesto measuring success including savings innovation related to process improvements improved delivery and simplified processes
• Maintainsa high level of product and industry awareness to keep current on best practices new suppliers market trends etc.

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Pay Range:

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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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