Sr. Manager - Global Software Procurement

Motorola Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive bonuses

Medical benefits

401K with company match

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Employee stock purchase plan

Parental & family leave

Job summary

Motorola Solutions is seeking a Senior Manager of Software Procurement to lead a global sourcing team responsible for embedded software, AI solutions, and enterprise SaaS investments. You will shape commercial strategies, steer high‑stakes negotiations, and align software choices with product engineering and IT roadmaps.

You will partner with R&D, Legal, and IT leadership to drive value while ensuring compliance and risk management across the software portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• 6+ years of progressive strategic sourcing or software contract management experience.
• Direct people management experience leading global procurement teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a global team of sourcing professionals with accountability for performance.
• Develop multi-year sourcing strategies across embedded software, AI tools, and SaaS platforms.
• Drive negotiations for ELAs, IP licensing, AI integration services, and complex SOWs.
• Collaborate with R&D, Engineering, Product Management, Legal and IT to align software investments with roadmaps.
• Oversee SRM programs, QBRs, and vendor performance scorecards.

Skills

Embedded software licensing

AI technologies

Enterprise SaaS frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, CS, IT, Finance or related

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 In Global Procurement, we build the digital lifelines that power critical safety and security technology worldwide. Our team is evolving beyond traditional sourcing to drive enterprise value, optimize profitability, and accelerate innovation alongside our technology partners.

Job Description Role Purpose

As Senior Manager of Software Procurement, you will lead a team of strategic sourcing professionals managing global procurement for embedded software, artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, and enterprise software platforms. Reporting directly to the Director of Indirect and Software Procurement, you will establish commercial strategies, drive high-value negotiations, and align software investments with core product engineering and IT roadmaps.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Development: Mentor, scale, and lead a global team of sourcing professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, commercial rigor, and continuous professional development.
• Category Strategy: Architect and execute multi-year sourcing strategies across embedded software, AI tools/technologies, and enterprise software applications (SaaS, cloud, and legacy systems).
• Commercial Negotiations: Lead high-stakes negotiations for Enterprise License Agreements (ELAs), third-party IP licensing, AI integration services, and complex Statements of Work (SOWs) to secure best-in-class commercial terms and total cost of ownership (TCO).
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with R&D, Engineering, Product Management, Legal, and IT leadership to integrate third-party embedded and AI technologies seamlessly into internal operations and customer-facing products.
• Supplier Governance & SRM: Direct executive-level Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) programs, quarterly business reviews (QBRs), and performance scorecards with critical global software vendors.
• Risk & Compliance Management: Collaborate with Corporate Risk, Cybersecurity, and Legal teams to enforce compliance regarding software intellectual property, open-source software (OSS) governance, third-party risk, and AI ethical standards.

Preferred Qualifications & Leadership Experience

• 3+ years of direct people management experience leading global procurement or sourcing teams.
• Deep knowledge of embedded software licensing models, emerging AI technologies, and enterprise SaaS frameworks.
• Proven track record navigating complex IP, software copyright, and technology agreements within high-tech, telecommunications, or safety technology sectors.

Target Base Salary Range: $120,300 - $175,000 Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Computer Science, IT, Finance, or a related field.
• 6+ years of progressive strategic sourcing, procurement, or software contract management experience.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely without requiring employer work permit sponsorship.

Travel Requirements

Under 10%

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced Referral Payment Plan Yes

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• 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!

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. We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.

MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS 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. Learn more at www.motorolasolutions.com.