Strategic Electromechanical Procurement Lead

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

Job summary

Motorola Solutions in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking an experienced Procurement professional to lead a global cross-functional category strategy in the electro-mechanical space, driving supplier selection, negotiations, and risk management to meet evolving requirements.

The role demands strong contract negotiating skills, deep analytics, and the ability to manage complex sourcing projects while aligning with business goals and integrity across a global supplier base.

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.
• 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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leading global, cross functional team in developing and executing a cohesive category strategy in the electro-mechanical space.
• Leading supplier negotiations within a framework of a strategic contractual relationship.
• Managing overall supplier relationships including supplier 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 the Preferred Manufacturer List with right capabilities.
• Monitor current commodity market conditions to identify potential supply challenges and develop continuity plans.
• Lead to identify and drive strategic projects to improve cost, quality and delivery, including supplier footprint expansion and design manufacturability.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Contract negotiations

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Multitasking

Procurement category management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/business/procurement or related

Job description

Motorola Solutions in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking an experienced Procurement professional to lead a global cross-functional category strategy in the electro-mechanical space, driving supplier selection, negotiations, and risk management to meet evolving requirements.

The role demands strong contract negotiating skills, deep analytics, and the ability to manage complex sourcing projects while aligning with business goals and integrity across a global supplier base.