Director of Procurement

Company Overview

​At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re 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 that’s 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 OverviewThe Supply Chain organization is a fast-paced and dynamic environment, delivering best-in-class communications equipment and solutions for customers around the world.
Global Procurement provides the resources, processes, governance, systems and controls for acquiring goods and services efficiently, effectively and ethically from a diverse supply base that provides Motorola Solutions a competitive advantage on cost, quality, technology, service and delivery. We aim to be a trusted advisor to our business partners – providing innovative solutions at the best possible value for their sourcing needs
Job Description

This role leads and mentors a procurement team to develop and execute comprehensive strategies addressing current and future needs, market dynamics, emerging technologies, regulations, and business environments, managing complex projects through the entire procurement lifecycle to contract completion.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of procurement professionals

• Develop and execute cohesive strategies, with focus on developing strategies for current and future needs, resiliency, emerging technologies, market trends, government regulations, and business environments.

• Manage complex procurement initiatives and sourcing projects through the full procurement process including contract award and signature

• Perform market research/analysis to determine availability of the requirement, analyze market trends, commercial practices,conditions and technological advances and determine the sources to be solicited

• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure the best terms and conditions

• Provide strategic supply base management including supplier selection, negotiations, and supplier relationship/performance management

• Drive continuous improvement in procurement and contracting

• Work effectively with multi-discipline teams to deliver complex projects

• Provide excellent leadership and direction for the team to become a center of excellence for procurement

• Act as a strategic partner to the organization by effectively managing all procurement activities, identifying opportunities to increase value for money, supply chain efficiencies and net cost reductions

• Take responsibility for all applicable procurement compliance matters. Proactively address any compliance issues internally and externally

• Share and promote best practice across the business and guide colleagues on how to ensure adherence to procurement policy

Preferred Skills:

• Excellent communication skills verbal and written

• 5+ years of leadership experience within Procurement/Supply Chain

• C-level experience and Global responsibility

• Proven track record in developing and implementing commodity strategies to deliver improved supplier cost performance

• Ability to partner with stakeholders across all levels to highlight the importance of robust Procurement processes

• Expertise in core Procurement competencies including but not limited to Category Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Digital Procurement and Automation, Sustainability, Compliance and Governance, Risk Management, and Contracting 

• Professional certifications in Procurement (CIPS, APICS, CSCP

Target Base Salary Range: $134,600 - $269,200 

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. 

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Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Management, Supply Chain, or Technology

• 5+ years of experience in Procurement Strategy or Contract Management required.

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.

Travel RequirementsUnder 25%
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced
Referral Payment PlanYes

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K with Company Match
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental & Family Leave
• and more!

EEO 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 you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please email [email protected].