Senior Purchasing Specialist (2nd shift)

motorolasolutions; Kraków; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Motorola Solutions is seeking an experienced Global Purchasing professional for its Kraków operations. The role focuses on indirect procurement, driving end-to-end PO processes, and aligning with IT, AP, and business units to optimize value.

You will engage with category managers, evaluate supplier proposals, and implement process improvements. The position emphasizes collaboration, English proficiency, and strong analytical and communication skills to deliver exceptional procurement support

Qualifications

• Review and approve high value or complex purchase orders.
• Full Ownership of PO Lifecycle and collaboration with AP.
• Understand procurement categories and policies.
• Collaborate with Category Managers on supplier proposals and renewals.
• SME in indirect procurement processes.
• Drive alignment meetings with IT, AP, and business units.
• Participate in UAT and procurement system improvements.
• Establish relationships with internal teams and suppliers.
• Participate in projects and ad-hoc tasks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient Procure to Pay process for Indirect and Project-related transactions.
• Support the overall purchasing strategy of the organization.
• Review and approve high value or complex purchase orders and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with Category Managers to evaluate supplier proposals and renewals.
• Act as SME in indirect procurement and drive process improvements.
• Build and maintain internal and supplier relationships for assigned categories.
• Participate in user acceptance testing and system enhancements.

Skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Collaborative

Proactive

Evening calls willingness

Coupa knowledge

Procurement certifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering or Business fields

Tools

Coupa

Job description

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 Supply Chain organization is a fast-paced and dynamic environment, delivering best-in-class communications equipment and solutions for customers around the world. Our purpose is to deliver exceptional value and customer experience through agility, speed, and collaboration. We plan what products and services are needed, source efficiently and ethically from a diverse supply base, launch new products, make and deliver solutions on time, and exceed customer expectations through outstanding quality, service, and support. We are designed to bring value, lead technology innovation, and provide Motorola Solutions a competitive advantage on revenue, cost, cash, and delivery.

The Procurement team is moving beyond traditional sourcing goals to create value for the enterprise by improving profitability, increasing supplier collaboration, and supporting new solution development. We are a client focused team designed to bring value and help lead innovations within the enterprise.

Job Description

The role of the Global Purchasing Team is to ensure an efficient Procure to Pay process for Indirect and Project-related transactions and support the overall purchasing strategy of the organization.

Basic Requirements

• Review and approve high value or complex purchase orders, ensuring compliance with company policies and contract terms and conditions.
• Full Ownership of PO Lifecycle. Take charge of the entire purchase order process, ensuring all related activities, such as resolving invoice discrepancies, managing Goods Received Not Invoiced (GRNI), and timely PO closure, are handled efficiently. Collaborate closely with the Accounts Payable (AP) team to streamline invoice processing and payment.
• Ensure understanding of the assigned procurement categories and compliance with established procurement policies and procedures. Familiarize with the strategic and critical suppliers relevant to the assigned category.
• Collaborate closely with Category Managers to ensure daily procurement activities align with overarching category strategies, assist in evaluating supplier proposals and contract renewals.
• Acquire and maintain an understanding of existing solutions, operations, and business processes.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in indirect procurement processes, continuously identifying opportunities for process improvement.
• Facilitate and manage alignment meetings with key stakeholders (IT, AP, and Business units) to drive effective collaboration and resolve procurement-related challenges.
• Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT), providing critical feedback and approval to improve procurement systems and processes.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, business partners and suppliers in assigned categories, serving as the go-to person for questions, challenges, and complex procurement inquiries.
• Participate in projects and other ad-hoc tasks as determined by management.

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering or Business fields.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in purchasing or procurement.
• Proficient in English (other language will be an advantage)
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with others in a consistently positive manner
• Ability to develop, implement and assess performance metrics
• Strong understanding of business goals
• Very good analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Collaborative, high energy individual with focus on supplier and internal customer relationships.
• Proactive, self-starter who takes initiative.
• Must be able to take part in the occasional evening calls
• Coupa knowledge is an advantage
• Procurement Certifications is a plus

Travel Requirements

None

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

No

Company

Motorola Solutions Systems Polska Sp.z.o.o

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.