Strategic Hardware Procurement Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive Bonus Plans

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401K

10 Paid Holidays

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Motorola Solutions is seeking an experienced Procurement Category Manager in Chicago to join our Hybrid work model. You will lead hardware-related spend initiatives, manage strategic sourcing, and drive supplier negotiations.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, develop long-term agreements, and optimize spend while delivering value. Strong communication, contractual expertise, and stakeholder engagement are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in business, finance or similar business discipline.
• 2+ years of procurement or supply chain experience.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required.
• Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute long-term agreements through formal RFx methodologies.
• Analyze spend data and industry dynamics to identify, prioritize, and launch strategic sourcing initiatives for hardware categories.
• Identify value/savings opportunities, process improvements, and best practices within the hardware category.
• Establish positive relationships across business units to ensure active and early participation in supplier-related matters.
• Lead negotiations in both financial and business matters, including commercial terms and risk mitigation for strategic contracts.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements, budgets, and current gaps and challenges to develop the best strategic sourcing strategies for hardware.
• Support strategic sourcing best practices, including driving supplier segmentation, scorecards, and facilitating strategic business reviews in collaboration with business partners.
• Lead supplier contract renewals and leverage competitive pricing, quality, and customer service.
• Develop strategic relationships with existing or new key suppliers and ensure appropriate engagement levels exist to drive partnership objectives.
• Identify process improvements to increase efficiencies and maximize spend opportunity within the hardware category.
• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on business initiatives and procurement strategies related to hardware.
• Develop relationships with senior leadership.
• Provide subject matter expertise on complex purchasing, legal, and contractual issues.
• Perform supplier relationship management and reviews.

Skills

Budget planning

Contract negotiations

Procurement experience

Vendor management

Communication to Directors/VPs

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in business/finance or similar

Job description

Motorola Solutions is seeking an experienced Procurement Category Manager in Chicago to join our Hybrid work model. You will lead hardware-related spend initiatives, manage strategic sourcing, and drive supplier negotiations.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, develop long-term agreements, and optimize spend while delivering value. Strong communication, contractual expertise, and stakeholder engagement are essential for success.