Director of Procurement

At Motorola Solutions, we're guided by a shared purpose - helping people be their best in the moments that matter - and we live up to our purpose every day by solving for safer. Because people can only be their best when they not only feel safe, but are safe. We're solving for safer by building the best possible technologies across every part of our safety and security ecosystem. That's mission-critical communications devices and networks, AI-powered video security & access control and the ability to unite voice, video and data in a single command center view. We're solving for safer by connecting public safety agencies and enterprises, enabling the collaboration that's critical to connect those in need with those who can help. The work we do here matters.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of procurement professionals

• Develop and execute cohesive strategies, with focus on developing strategies for current and future needs, resiliency, emerging technologies, market trends, government regulations, and business environments.

• Manage complex procurement initiatives and sourcing projects through the full procurement process including contract award and signature

• Perform market research/analysis to determine availability of the requirement, analyze market trends, commercial practices,conditions and technological advances and determine the sources to be solicited

• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure the best terms and conditions

• Provide strategic supply base management including supplier selection, negotiations, and supplier relationship/performance management

• Drive continuous improvement in procurement and contracting

• Work effectively with multi-discipline teams to deliver complex projects

• Provide excellent leadership and direction for the team to become a center of excellence for procurement

• Act as a strategic partner to the organization by effectively managing all procurement activities, identifying opportunities to increase value for money, supply chain efficiencies and net cost reductions

• Take responsibility for all applicable procurement compliance matters. Proactively address any compliance issues internally and externally

• Share and promote best practice across the business and guide colleagues on how to ensure adherence to procurement policy

Preferred Skills:

• Excellent communication skills verbal and written

• 5 years of leadership experience within Procurement

• Proven track record in developing and implementing commodity strategies to deliver improved supplier cost performance

• Ability to partner with stakeholders across all levels to highlight the importance of robust Procurement processes

• Expertise in core Procurement competencies including but not limited to Category Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Digital Procurement and Automation, Sustainability, Compliance and Governance, Risk Management, and Contracting

• Professional certifications in Procurement (CIPS, APICS, CSCP)

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Management, Supply Chain, or Technology

• 5 years of experience in 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.

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Our U.S.Benefitsinclude:

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Visionbenefits
• 401K with Company Match
• 10 Paid Holidays
• GenerousPaidTime Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• PaidParental & Family Leave
• and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

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. If you'd like to join our team but feel that you don't quite meet all of the preferred skills, we'd still love to hear why you think you'd be a great addition to our team.

We're committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please email ohr@motorolasolutions.com.