Procurement Category Manager - Services

Motorola Solutions•Elgin, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. Join us in building a more resilient world. 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. We are a client focused team designed to bring value and help lead innovations within the enterprise. The Global Procurement team is evolving from more traditional sourcing and procurement goals by looking beyond simple cost savings and creating value for the corporation by improving product profitability, increasing supplier collaboration and leveraging supplier roadmaps to bring new solutions to our business partners. We are a client focused team designed to bring value and help lead innovations, revenue and savings within the business. The Procurement Category Manager - Services is a key role responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies for a portfolio of services categories, with a primary focus on third party systems implementation partners, professional services, and full-lifecycle field services (install, maintain, support). This role requires a strategic thinker with strong sourcing acumen, negotiation skills, and a proven track record of achieving significant cost reductions. The successful candidate will manage supplier relationships, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure alignment with overall business objectives.

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.
Bachelor's Degree in supply chain, finance or similar business discipline
8+ years of procurement or supply chain experience
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required.

Responsibilities

Category Strategy Development & Management: Drive transformation by developing and executing innovative, solution-oriented sourcing strategies for our systems integration services.
Market Analysis & Sourcing: Conduct in-depth market research and analysis to identify trends, assess supplier capabilities, and inform sourcing decisions. Proactively identify and evaluate potential suppliers.
Competitive Bidding & Negotiation: Speerhead the development of robust Statements of Work (SOWs) and performance-based contracts, leading negotiations to optimize our total cost of ownership
Cost Reduction Initiatives: Drive aggressive cost reduction initiatives through negotiation, value engineering, process improvements, demand management, and alternative sourcing strategies. Identify and implement innovative cost savings opportunities.
Supplier Relationship Management: Cultivate strategic alliances with key service partners, implementing rigorous vendor performance management to ensure alignment with our business objectives.
Risk Management: 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.
Stakeholder Management: 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.
Contract Management: Manage the entire contract lifecycle, from drafting and negotiation to execution and compliance. Ensure contracts are properly maintained and tracked.
Compliance & Ethics: Ensure compliance with company policies, ethical standards, and relevant regulations.
Reporting & Analytics: Develop and maintain accurate procurement data, reports, and analytics to track performance, identify opportunities, and support decision-making.
Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to streamline procurement operations and enhance efficiency.