Procurement Data Analyst — Path to Category Management

Motorola Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive bonus

Medical, dental, vision

401K with company match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Parental & family leave

Job summary

Motorola Solutions is seeking a Category Analyst to support Global Procurement with data-driven analysis, RFx execution, and contract renewals. You will work with Category Managers to optimize sourcing strategies, manage supplier scorecards, and coordinate cross-functional requirements for end-to-end procurement.

The role emphasizes developing into Category Management, with strong emphasis on analytics, negotiation basics, and communication to leadership. 10% travel expected.

Qualifications

• Data analysis, spend data, and market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Support RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs; aggregate bid responses and run scenario analyses.
• Assist with contract renewals and risk assessments under guidance.
• Support SRM via supplier scorecards and performance metrics for leadership reviews.
• Coordinate requirements with internal stakeholders for active sourcing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Analyze spend data, market trends, and industry dynamics to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Support Category Managers in preparing RFIs, RFPs, RFQs and evaluating responses.
• Assist with tracking contract milestones, renewals, and risk assessments.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Data analysis

Excel

Power BI/Tableau

Sourcing knowledge

Contract basics

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field

Tools

SAP

Workday

Coupa

Job description

Motorola Solutions is seeking a Category Analyst to support Global Procurement with data-driven analysis, RFx execution, and contract renewals. You will work with Category Managers to optimize sourcing strategies, manage supplier scorecards, and coordinate cross-functional requirements for end-to-end procurement.

The role emphasizes developing into Category Management, with strong emphasis on analytics, negotiation basics, and communication to leadership. 10% travel expected.