Sourcing and Procurement Specialist, I

About Zebra

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 customer’s and partner’s 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. You’ll 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 about—locally and globally. Come make an impact every day at Zebra.

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required with a preference for Accounting/Finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related; MBA, CPSM is a plus.
• Hybrid work (3 days in office/week) in the Lincolnshire, IL office.
• Position is expected to start in January 2027.

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).

Pay

Pay Range: $29.35 - $44.02 Hourly

Incentive Compensation

In addition to base pay, Zebra offers this role the opportunity to earn a performance-based annual cash incentive, at a target equal to 5% of base pay, in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.

Benefits

Zebra Total Rewards includes more than just pay and is structured to meet the needs of our changing global business and evolving talent. We are committed to providing our employees with a benefits program that is comprehensive and competitive—including healthcare, wellness, inclusion networks, and continued learning and development offerings. We offer community service days, in addition to the traditional insurances, compensation, parental leave, employee assistance program, and paid time off offerings depending on the country where you work.

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.