Senior Procurement Specialist

Motorola Solutions; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Motorola Solutions in Penang, Malaysia is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist with 3+ years of supplier management experience. The role supports category strategy execution, builds strong supplier relationships, and leads RFQ, negotiations and QBR activities across diverse teams.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in a related field, strong data analytics, and advanced Excel/ERP skills. Travel is under 10% with on-site work in Bayan Lepas, Penang.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or Business Administration or related field.
• At least 3 years of procurement/supply chain experience.
• Strong problem-solving, negotiation and communication skills.
• Advanced procurement data analytics, including forecasting and category price modelling.
• Proficiency in MS Excel / Google Sheets and ERP/BI tools (Oracle, SAP, Coupa, Tableau).
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Willing to work in Bayan Lepas, Penang.

Responsibilities

• Assist in category strategy execution.
• Develop strong relationships with suppliers to support short term and long term needs.
• Drive RFQ process, cost negotiations, project awards, and contract negotiations.
• Host Quarterly Business Review (QBR) and collaborate across functions.

Skills

Negotiation

Forecasting

Excel/Sheets

Data analytics

Project management

Communication

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Coupa

Tableau

Job description

## Senior Procurement SpecialistApply: Penang, Malaysia: Penang, Malaysia: Full time: Posted Today: R68987## **Company Overview**At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.## **Department Overview**The Global Procurement Organization provides the resources, processes, governance, systems and controls for acquiring goods and services efficiently, effectively and ethically from a diverse supply base that provides Motorola Solutions a competitive advantage on cost, quality, technology, service and delivery. The Global Product Procurement Organization is responsible for the acquisition of all Hardware, Software and Supply Chain Services required for Motorola to design, build and distribute Video, Radio and Accessory products. 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.## Job DescriptionWe are looking for a Senior Procurement Specialist, with at least 3 years related experience in supplier management. The responsibilities of the Senior Procurement Specialist include but not limited to the:* Assist in category strategy execution.* Develop strong relationships with suppliers with deep understanding of their organizations and capabilities to support short term and long term business needs.* Drive the RFQ process, cost negotiations, project awards, and contract negotiations.* Host Quarterly Business Review (QBR)* Collaborate across diverse functional teams to achieve business objectives and regulatory compliance activities.* Analyze category-wide procurement data to conduct spend analysis, identify cost improvements, and achieve annual cost reduction targets.* Lead capex budgeting and monitoring to optimize capital expenditure across key categories.## Basic RequirementsIn order to be successful, the candidate has to have:* At least a Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or Business Administration or any related field* Minimum 3 years prior related experience in procurement, supply chain, data analytic, category management, or supplier management.* Effective problem-solving skills, strong negotiation skills and excellent communication skills with proven ability to work with people from various levels and functions.* Advanced procurement data analytic skills, including forecasting methods and category price modelling.* High proficiency in MS Excel / Google Sheets and AI productivity tools, alongside working knowledge of ERP/BI platforms (Oracle, SAP, Coupa, or Tableau).* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.* Prior project management experience will be an added advantage* Energetic, Positive, and a Team Player personality.* Willing to work in Bayan Lepas, Penang## Travel RequirementsUnder 10%## Relocation ProvidedNone## Position TypeExperienced## Referral Payment PlanYes***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.