Global Procurement Category Lead – Electro-Mechanical

Motorola Solutions Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Penang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Motorola Solutions Malaysia Sdn Bhd in Penang is seeking an experienced Procurement professional to lead category strategy in the electro-mechanical space and drive supplier negotiations and cost savings.

The role focuses on managing supplier relationships, performance, and risk, while developing strategic sourcing initiatives across the organization. Strong contract knowledge and cross-functional leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Business/Supply Chain/Procurement or other discipline.
• 7+ years relevant work experience with minimum 5 years in procurement.
• Product management or technical experience in hardware/software product development.
• Excellent contract negotiations skills and understanding of key commercial terms and conditions.
• Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work at various levels of management including internal and external Executive levels.
• A good team player, mature and self-motivated with ability to lead with personal integrity.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Experience managing complex strategic sourcing projects.
• Direct experience as a Procurement category or commodity manager are preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead global, cross-functional team in developing and executing a cohesive category strategy for electro-mechanical space.
• Lead supplier negotiations within a strategic contractual framework, managing NDAs and supplier agreements.
• Manage overall supplier relationships including performance, capability development, capacity planning, contracting, risk mitigation, cost and quality improvements.
• Identify cost savings through negotiations, event-driven activities, and alternate sourcing to achieve cost reduction goals.
• Ensure components supply assurance by maintaining Preferred Manufacturer List with the right capabilities.
• Monitor commodity market conditions to identify supply challenges and develop continuity plans.
• Lead to identify and drive strategic projects improving cost, quality and delivery, including supplier footprint expansion and roadmap alignment.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Team leadership

Strategic sourcing

Contract knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Business/Supply Chain/Procurement

Job description

Motorola Solutions Malaysia Sdn Bhd in Penang is seeking an experienced Procurement professional to lead category strategy in the electro-mechanical space and drive supplier negotiations and cost savings.

The role focuses on managing supplier relationships, performance, and risk, while developing strategic sourcing initiatives across the organization. Strong contract knowledge and cross-functional leadership are essential.