Hardware Procurement Category Manager - Hybrid (Chicago)

Motorola Solutions; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive Bonus Plans

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401K

Generous Paid Time Off Packages

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Parental & Family Leave

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Chicago is seeking a Procurement Category Manager to manage strategic sourcing and category management focused on hardware. This hybrid role requires over 8 years of procurement experience and exceptional communication skills. Responsibilities include leading supplier negotiations, analyzing spend data, and fostering cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate has experience in budget planning and contract negotiations. A Bachelor's degree in business or finance is required. Competitive salary range between $80k - $180k.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive procurement experience focused on Hardware categories.
• Proven experience with budget planning and cost reduction strategies.
• Demonstrated ability in large supplier deal negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Lead long-term agreements and strategic sourcing initiatives for hardware.
• Analyze spend data to identify value opportunities and best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on requirements and strategic sourcing strategies.

Skills

Budget planning

Contract negotiations

Procurement experience

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in business or finance

Tools

Supplier relationship management tools

Job description

A leading technology firm in Chicago is seeking a Procurement Category Manager to manage strategic sourcing and category management focused on hardware. This hybrid role requires over 8 years of procurement experience and exceptional communication skills. Responsibilities include leading supplier negotiations, analyzing spend data, and fostering cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate has experience in budget planning and contract negotiations. A Bachelor's degree in business or finance is required. Competitive salary range between $80k - $180k.