Procurement Category Manager - Services

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. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property, and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations.

About the Department

In Global Procurement, we don’t just manage a supply chain; we build the lifelines that connect people in their moments of greatest need. Every component we source and every partnership we forge directly impacts the reliability of the communication systems used by police, fire, and emergency services worldwide. We are a team of strategic orchestrators, navigating a complex global landscape to ensure that when the call for help comes, the technology is ready. The Procurement team is moving beyond traditional sourcing goals to create value for the enterprise by improving profitability, increasing supplier collaboration, and supporting new solution development.

Responsibilities

• Drive transformation by developing and executing innovative, solution-oriented sourcing strategies for our systems integration services.
• Conduct in-depth market research and analysis to identify trends, assess supplier capabilities, and inform sourcing decisions. Proactively identify and evaluate potential suppliers.
• Spearhead the development of robust Statements of Work (SOWs) and performance-based contracts, leading negotiations to optimize our total cost of ownership.
• Drive aggressive cost reduction initiatives through negotiation, value engineering, process improvements, demand management, and alternative sourcing strategies. Identify and implement innovative cost savings opportunities.
• Cultivate strategic alliances with key service partners, implementing rigorous vendor performance management to ensure alignment with our business objectives.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks related to assigned service categories, including project deployment delays, single-source dependencies, financial stability of suppliers, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders (e.g., pre and post Sales teams, engineering, project and product management, legal) to understand business needs and ensure alignment on procurement strategies.
• Manage the entire contract lifecycle, from drafting and negotiation to execution and compliance. Ensure contracts are properly maintained and tracked.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, ethical standards, and relevant regulations.
• Develop and maintain accurate procurement data, reports, and analytics to track performance, identify opportunities, and support decision-making.
• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline procurement operations and enhance efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, and category management.
• Proven expertise in strategically sourcing the end-to-end services for large-scale technology deployments, with demonstrated success in managing third party systems implementation partners, professional services, and full-lifecycle field services (install, maintain, support).
• Proven track record of achieving significant cost reductions through strategic sourcing and negotiation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of contract law and procurement best practices.
• Proficiency in using ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and e-sourcing tools.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Travel requirements: under 25%.

Skills

• Category Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Contract Negotiation
• Cost Reduction
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Market Analysis
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Data Analysis
• ERP Systems

Location

Employee must be based in the Greater Chicago Area with the expectation to be in office up to 3 days per week.

Pay

Target Base Salary Range: $130,000.00 - $150,000.00. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits

• 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