Buyer

About the role

The Buyer will report to the Supply Chain Manager on the Supply Chain team. The successful candidate will be responsible for end-to-end ownership of material planning, purchasing execution, supplier coordination, and follow-through to ensure uninterrupted production and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the procurement process from demand planning through purchase order execution and post-delivery follow-through.
• Analyze material requirements to support production requirements, inventory levels, and forecasts to ensure timely procurement of materials and manufacturing supplies.
• Create and manage purchase requisitions and purchase orders while ensuring accuracy in pricing, lead times, and delivery schedules.
• Monitor and expedite open orders to ensure on-time delivery of materials required for production.
• Cook up closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, Sales, and Shipping teams to support manufacturing operations and resolve material shortages.
• Manage supplier relationships, including negotiations on pricing, lead times, delivery commitments, and service levels.
• Track supplier performance and proactively resolve delivery, quality, and supply chain issues, escalating critical concerns to management as needed to minimize operational risk and ensure continuity of supply.
• Ensure timely resolution of discrepancies related to shipments, invoices, returns, and non-conforming materials.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, ERP/MRP system data, and inventory parameters.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and supply chain optimization.
• Support new product introductions (NPI) by sourcing components and coordinating supplier readiness.
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other related duties of which the above are representative.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, Mathematics, Physics or related field, OR 3+ years of relevant experience in Supply Chain or Operations in a manufacturing or a related industry.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and follow-up skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership in a fast-paced environment.
• Production scheduling experience required.
• Ability to work well with all levels of the organization.
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 days onsite per week is expected. On-site days are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
• All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.

Skills

• Knowledge of BOM structures, MRP/ERP systems and manufacturing planning processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and procurement reporting tools.

Benefits

COMPENSATION: $75,000 - $85,000 / annually

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.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, Mathematics, Physics or related field, OR 3+ years of relevant experience in Supply Chain or Operations in a manufacturing or a related industry.
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts.
• All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.

Travel Requirements: None

Relocation Provided: None

Position Type: Experienced

Referral Payment Plan: Yes

Our U.S. Benefits Include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K with Company Match
• 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.