Senior Electro-Mechanical Category Lead

Motorola Solutions; George Town; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Motorola Solutions in Penang is seeking an experienced Procurement leader for Direct Material (Electro-Mechanical). The role drives a global, cross-functional strategy, leading supplier negotiations and managing supplier relationships to improve cost, quality, and delivery across electro-mechanical components.

The candidate will oversee strategic sourcing projects, monitor market conditions and develop continuity plans, while collaborating with executives to align procurement with business

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, supply chain, procurement, or related field.
• 10+ years in procurement with at least 5–7 years in procurement roles.
• Experience in hardware/software product development is a plus.
• Excellent contract negotiations and understanding of commercial terms.
• Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills; able to engage executives.
• Ability to lead teams and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Experience managing complex strategic sourcing projects; electro-mechanical components preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive global, cross-functional team in developing and executing a cohesive category strategy for electro-mechanical space, building a supply base to meet changing requirements.
• Lead supplier negotiations within a strategic contractual framework and manage NDAs and supplier agreements.
• Manage supplier relationships including performance, capability development, capacity planning, contracting, risk mitigation, cost and quality improvements.
• Identify cost savings via negotiations, events, and alternate sourcing to meet cost reduction goals.
• Ensure component supply by maintaining the Preferred Manufacturer List with appropriate capabilities.
• Monitor market conditions to identify supply challenges and develop continuity plans.
• Lead strategic projects to improve cost, quality and delivery; drive supplier footprint expansion and roadmap alignment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Multitasking

Strategic sourcing

Procurement management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business/Supply Chain/Procurement or related discipline

Job description

Motorola Solutions in Penang is seeking an experienced Procurement leader for Direct Material (Electro-Mechanical). The role drives a global, cross-functional strategy, leading supplier negotiations and managing supplier relationships to improve cost, quality, and delivery across electro-mechanical components.

The candidate will oversee strategic sourcing projects, monitor market conditions and develop continuity plans, while collaborating with executives to align procurement with business