Sourcing and Procurement Specialist, I

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:

This position requires hybrid work (3 days in office/week) in the Lincolnshire IL office.

This position is expected to start in January 2027.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under regular guidance review and analyze Zebra spend prepare opportunity analysis and key reports for category strategies stakeholders and executives.

• Support the Category Managers with the strategic sourcing process including supply market and supplier research analyze and prepare RFx summaries develop Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models communication with suppliers and stakeholders project scheduling the key project milestones selection and supplier review/evaluations Zebra value sheet preparation etc.

• Support the Category Managers with the preparation of supplier negotiation preparation

• communication and documentation project planning contracting process with submission and management with Zebra Legal.

• Utilize the existing tools for eAuctions spend and RFx management etc.

• Support the Category Managers with the strategic sourcing methodology for smaller value purchases in collaboration with business stakeholders.

• Maintain appropriate procurement records and documentation.

• Support and contribute to internal Procurement Initiatives and Goals.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelors degree required with a preference for Accounting/Finance Business Administration Supply Chain Engineering or related; MBA CPSM is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a Zebra Technologies internship

• Excellent professional communications (verbal and written) with suppliers stakeholders and management.

• Proven spend analytical skills including ability to drive data collection and analyses interpret and draw conclusions and effectively summarize results

• Resourcefulness gathering specific supply market research and intelligence that support making strategic sourcing business decisions

• Ability to problem solve with limited data and ambiguity

• Proven negotiation results from Strategic Sourcing process/ methodology

• Established customer service skills with an understanding of customer relationship building communications and teamwork

• Self-disciplined and the ability to self-motivate and work successfully with a multi-disciplinary team

• Demonstrated project management skills with a desire to learn and ability to work independently in a fast paced changing environment

• Proficiency in spreadsheet software (e.g. Microsoft Excel) presentation software (i.e. Microsoft PowerPoint) Oracle iProcurement Scout and SpendHQ (or similar programs).

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Pay Range:

Incentive Compensation:

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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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