Procurement Category Manager

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 OverviewOur Supply Chain and Procurement organization operates in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, delivering best-in-class communications equipment and solutions to customers worldwide. We strive to be a trusted advisor to our business partners, providing innovative solutions that maximize value for their sourcing needs.
This role requires a procurement and supplier expert with strong commercial and contractual experience in strategic sourcing and category management. You will implement high-quality, innovative, and cost-effective methodologies to support company and departmental objectives. This position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, fostering a cooperative environment. Exceptional verbal and written communication, strong organizational skills, and effective time management are essential.
Job Description

In this role, key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and executing long-term agreements through formal RFx methodologies.

• Analyzing spend data and industry dynamics to identify, prioritize, and launch sourcing initiatives.

• Identifying value and savings opportunities, process improvements, and best practices.

• Establishing positive relationships across business units to ensure proactive participation in supplier-related matters.

• Leading financial and business negotiations, including commercial terms and risk mitigation for strategic contracts.

• Collaborating with business stakeholders to understand requirements, budgets, and challenges to develop effective strategic sourcing strategies.

• Supporting strategic sourcing best practices, including driving supplier segmentation, scorecards, and facilitating strategic business reviews with business partners.

• Leading supplier contract renewals and leveraging competitive pricing, quality, and customer service.

• Developing strategic relationships with existing and new key suppliers to drive partnership objectives.

• Identifying and implementing process improvements to increase efficiencies and maximize spend opportunities.

• Providing guidance to internal stakeholders on business initiatives and procurement strategies.

• Developing relationships with senior leadership.

• Providing subject matter expertise on complex purchasing, legal, and contractual issues.

• Performing supplier relationship management and reviews.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong budget planning skills.

• Proven cost reduction expertise.

• Expert-level negotiation skills, with a track record of securing favorable terms for complex, high-value contracts.

• Foundational understanding of engineering services and manufacturing equipment procurement.

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

• Preferred certifications: Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) from the Institute of Supply Chain Management (ISM), Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute.

• Ability to travel, up to 25%.

• Preferred location: Chicago, IL.

Target Base Salary Range: $86,500   - $173,000 

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, or a related field.

• Minimum of 3 years of Procurement Category Management experience.

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely (employer work permit sponsorship is not available).

Travel RequirementsUnder 10%
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].