Motorola Solutions
Global Category Manager - Cybersecurity Software
Chicago, IL, More..
No sponsorship$110k-$125kDetected 6 days ago
Stakeholder ManagementNegotiationExcelSupply ChainProcess ImprovementProcurementPerformance ManagementLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoring
About the role
- This leadership role requires a seasoned procurement professional with a proven track record of driving significant cost savings and efficiency improvements.
- You will also mentor and coach other members of the procurement team.
Responsibilities
- Global Sourcing Strategy: Develop and execute comprehensive global sourcing strategies for cybersecurity and network operations software, encompassing market analysis, spend analysis, and the identification of cost optimization opportunities.
- Contract Negotiation & Management: Lead and negotiate complex, high-value contracts with global suppliers, ensuring favorable terms and conditions while mitigating risk. Manage the entire contract lifecycle, from initiation to renewal.
- Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, driving collaboration and continuous performance improvement. Conduct regular performance reviews and foster strategic partnerships.
- RFx Management: Lead and execute complex Request for Proposals (RFPs), Request for Quotes (RFQs), and other formal sourcing methodologies, from initial development through contract execution. Leverage eProcurement platforms and procure-to-pay processes.
- Stakeholder Management: Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders across various global business units and functions, aligning sourcing strategies with business objectives and securing buy-in from senior leadership.
- Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and optimize the overall procurement process.
- Proven ability to manage and negotiate large, complex, enterprise-wide contracts.
- 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.
Requirements
- Employee must be based in the Greater Chicago or Greater Boston Area with the expectation to be in office up to 3 days per week.
- Experience with eProcurement platforms and procure-to-pay processes.
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.
Nice to have
- Experience with international procurement.
- Relevant Data Protection / Privacy Management qualification.
- 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
- 3+ years of Procurement Category Management or similar business experience
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required.
Skills
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Compensation
- $110,000.00 - $125,000.00
- 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.
- Incentive Bonus Plans
Benefits
- Incentive Bonus Plans
- Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off Packages
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Parental & Family Leave
- Our U.S. Benefits include:
Company info
- You will be responsible for developing and executing global sourcing strategies for cybersecurity and network operations software, building strong supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.
Equal opportunity
- Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.
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