Category Manager - Indirect Procurement (Services)

Motorola Solutions•Chicago, IL

1d•$130,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Category Manager - Indirect Procurement is the commercial architect for our global Business Services categories. You are responsible for more than just buying; you are tasked with creating a competitive advantage by optimizing how the company spends millions of dollars on non-production services. This role requires a "consultative" approach—partnering with executive leaders to ensure their departments have the best tools and services to succeed while protecting the company's bottom line.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a similar business field
7+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain or similar business experience
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required.
Employee must be based in the Greater Chicago Area with the expectation to be in office up to 3 days per week.

Nice To Haves

Experience in managing indirect services procurement within a global or enterprise-level environment.
Proven track record in Category Management, specifically developing and executing strategic roadmaps for non-production spend.
Demonstrated expertise in Business Services categories is preferred (e.g., HR, Consulting, Marketing, or Facilities).
Experience in Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), including leading executive-level Strategic Business Reviews (SBRs) for Tier 1 vendors.
Consultative Approach: Ability to act as a "commercial architect," partnering with executive leadership to align procurement strategy with departmental goals.
Demand Management: Strong influence skills to challenge internal stakeholders on consumption patterns ("need vs. want") to reduce waste at the source.
Market Intelligence: Sharp analytical skills to interpret global labor trends, market volatility, and the impact of emerging technologies (e.g., AI) on service delivery.
Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, MCIPS) are a plus.

Responsibilities

Category Strategy & Market Intelligence Global Strategy Development: Move beyond tactical buying to create 3-year category roadmaps that account for global market volatility, labor trends, and technological shifts (e.g., AI integration in services).
Supply Base Optimization: Don't just manage vendors; curate a high-performing supply base. This includes "right-sizing" the number of vendors to leverage volume while mitigating "single-source" risks.
Should-Cost Modeling: Build complex financial models to understand the cost drivers of services (labor rates, overhead, margins) to enter negotiations with a data-driven advantage.
Strategic Sourcing & Lifecycle Management Advanced RFx Execution: Design "Value-Based" RFPs that prioritize outcomes and KPIs rather than just the lowest price.
Contractual Engineering: Partner with Legal to draft robust Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and Statements of Work (SOWs) that include "teeth"—clear SLAs, liquidated damages, and continuous improvement clauses.
Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Lead quarterly Strategic Business Reviews (SBRs) with "Tier 1" suppliers to drive innovation and ensure we are their "Customer of Choice."
Financial Impact & Value Creation Total Cost of Ownership (TCO): Shift the conversation from "price" to "value," identifying hidden costs in service delivery, implementation, and off-boarding.
Working Capital Optimization: Negotiate favorable payment terms and lead-time reductions to maximize corporate cash flow.
Demand Management: Work with internal departments to challenge "need vs. want," reducing unnecessary consumption of services at the source.