Hardware Procurement Lead | Hybrid Sourcing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive Bonus Plans

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401K

Paid Holidays

Generous Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Parental & Family Leave

Job summary

Motorola Solutions is seeking a skilled Procurement Category Manager in the Chicago area. This hybrid role emphasizes hardware spend, strategic sourcing, and supplier management across cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, cost-effective procurement solutions.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years of procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to engage with senior leaders. The position offers robust benefits and a path to strategic impact in a safety-focused

Qualifications

• 8+ years of procurement experience, hardware focused.
• Contract negotiations with minimal legal guidance.
• Experience with large/complex supplier deals.
• Ability to present to Director/VP levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead long-term agreements through RFx methodologies.
• Analyze spend data to identify strategic sourcing initiatives for hardware.
• Identify savings opportunities and process improvements in hardware spend.
• Develop strategic relationships with key suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Lead supplier contract renewals and negotiate terms and pricing.
• Provide guidance on procurement strategies related to hardware.

Skills

Budget planning

Contract negotiations

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Stakeholder presentations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in business or related field

Job description

Motorola Solutions is seeking a skilled Procurement Category Manager in the Chicago area. This hybrid role emphasizes hardware spend, strategic sourcing, and supplier management across cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, cost-effective procurement solutions.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years of procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to engage with senior leaders. The position offers robust benefits and a path to strategic impact in a safety-focused