Strategic Category Manager, Sourcing & Contracts

Motorola Solutions; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 160,000; 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

Job summary

Motorola Solutions in Chicago seeks a procurement professional to develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for assigned categories, negotiate contracts, and manage key supplier relationships. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business goals and drive cost improvements.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in procurement, strong negotiation and analytics, and may hold CPSM/MCIPS/CPM/PMP credentials.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, operations or sales.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required.
• Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies across assigned categories.
• Negotiate favorable terms, manage contract lifecycle and supplier relations.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities and track KPIs for value delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align procurement with goals.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting spend, and financial analysis.

Skills

Procurement

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

CPSM

MCIPS

CPM

PMP

Job description

Motorola Solutions in Chicago seeks a procurement professional to develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for assigned categories, negotiate contracts, and manage key supplier relationships. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business goals and drive cost improvements.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in procurement, strong negotiation and analytics, and may hold CPSM/MCIPS/CPM/PMP credentials.