Global Supply Assurance Lead (Purchasing)

Motorola Solutions; Illinois; On-site; USD 101,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive Bonus Plans

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401K with Company Match

10 Paid Holidays

Generous Paid Time Off Packages

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Parental & Family Leave

and more!

Job summary

Motorola Solutions in Illinois is seeking an experienced Senior Supplier Risk/Performance professional to lead global supply assurance initiatives within our procurement organization. You will influence cross-functional teams and executive leadership to safeguard supply continuity and optimize costs.

The role requires 7+ years in procurement, category management expertise, and strong analytical skills. Travel up to 25% may be required; relocation not provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required and 7+ years in procurement or purchasing.
• Experience with category management and supplier relationships.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Leads and participates in Supply Assurance reviews with Category Managers and Executive teams.
• Must be able to communicate upward effectively.
• Diagnose supply systematic failures and craft solutions across the organization.
• Creates linkage from shortage root cause and corrective action to long term preventive actions such as safety stock, new sources ect…
• Understanding of key supply commodities such as semiconductors, castings, plastics and electronic / mechanical assemblies
• Drives each gating item to resolution with both the Purchasing teams, Category Teams, Suppliers, Engineering, and Exec teams
• Looks at all possible options to resolve including: Distribution, Alternative suppliers, Expedited freight, etc
• Understands current Lead-Times and what the long pole is for our key suppliers, drives to reduce these Lead-times
• Works with the Business Teams to understand both short and long-term forecasts and the communication to the teams.
• Participates in driving potential alternate suppliers
• Understands key shortages impacting our customers
• Drives overall shortage Metrics
• Provides training to sites on escalation guidelines, monitoring to make sure the teams are following the guidelines
• Effectively communicates long-term supply concerns, drives solutions
• Work hours must be flexible / Must work across different time zones
• Occasional travel, no more than 10%

Skills

Leadership

Effective communication

Multitasking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Motorola Solutions in Illinois is seeking an experienced Senior Supplier Risk/Performance professional to lead global supply assurance initiatives within our procurement organization. You will influence cross-functional teams and executive leadership to safeguard supply continuity and optimize costs.

The role requires 7+ years in procurement, category management expertise, and strong analytical skills. Travel up to 25% may be required; relocation not provided.