Director, Global Procurement – Software & Cybersecurity

Motorola Solutions•Chicago, IL

1d•$160,000 - $190,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Motorola Solutions is building talent pipelines to meet future hiring demands. This is a pipeline role, while there is not an immediate opening, we want to build relationships with prospective candidates like you. If your background is a match to our requirements, we’ll follow up with an exploratory conversation. Role Purpose As the Director of Procurement – Software & Cybersecurity, you will architect, execute, and govern the global sourcing strategy for Motorola Solutions’ critical software ecosystem, third-party cybersecurity solutions, and cloud services. You will be responsible for building a resilient, secure, and high-performing vendor network that powers our safety and security technology ecosystem. This strategic leadership role requires an expert negotiator with a deep understanding of complex software licensing, cloud architecture, and cybersecurity risk. You will balance commercial optimization, innovation, compliance, and rigorous vendor security standards to drive sustainable value for Motorola Solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Management, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
8+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management with a dedicated focus on software and cybersecurity procurement.
Proven experience leading strategic initiatives, managing key executive stakeholders, and driving high-value enterprise deals in high-tech, telecommunications, or safety technology environments.
Advanced expertise in drafting and negotiating complex software, SaaS, IP, cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), and security services agreements.
Deep knowledge of software licensing models, cybersecurity frameworks, third-party risk management (TPRM), open-source software governance, and SaaS cost-structure modeling.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to summarize complex commercial and technical terms for executive leadership.
Proven ability to recruit, mentor, and elevate procurement talent in a fast-paced environment.
Employee must be based in the Greater Chicago Area with the expectation to be in office 3 days per week.
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Management, Supply Chain, or Technology
8+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Procurement Strategy or Contract Management.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

Architect and drive multi-year global procurement strategies for enterprise software, SaaS, cloud infrastructure, third-party embedded software, and advanced cybersecurity products/services.
Lead executive-level negotiations for Enterprise License Agreements (ELAs), Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) subscriptions, Intellectual Property (IP) licensing, and complex Statements of Work (SOWs) to secure favorable commercial terms, flexibility, and cost optimization.
Partner closely with Corporate Cyber Security and Risk Management teams to ensure all third-party software and security vendors adhere to Motorola Solutions' strict security protocols, compliance frameworks, and data protection standards.
Serve as the primary executive contact for strategic software, cloud, and cybersecurity vendors. Drive value creation, roadmap alignment, and continuous improvement through structured Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and executive steering committees.
Collaborate continuously with Product Management, R&D, Engineering, Legal, and IT leaders to seamlessly integrate third-party software and security platforms into Motorola Solutions’ product offerings and internal operations.
Drive aggressive software spend optimization, license management efficiency, and value engineering while utilizing benchmarking and total cost of ownership (TCO) modeling.
Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing team of global strategic sourcing professionals, fostering a culture of high performance, accountability, and innovation.