Strategic Procurement Category Manager – Software & Suppliers

Motorola Solutions; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive Bonus Plans

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401K with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Generous Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Parental & Family Leave

Job summary

Motorola Solutions is building a talent pipeline for its Global Procurement team in the Chicago area. The role focuses on strategic sourcing for software categories, negotiating contracts, and managing key supplier relationships.

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement with business goals and drive cost reductions. Ideal candidates bring strong negotiation skills, expertise in contract management, and experience with procurement tools.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement with emphasis on strategic sourcing and category management.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation abilities.
• Experience using procurement tools and technologies.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies for assigned categories.
• Negotiate favorable contracts and manage supplier relationships.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities and drive process improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement with business goals.
• Manage contract lifecycle from negotiation to renewal and termination.
• Forecast spend and analyze financial data to identify savings.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation

Contract management

Budgeting & financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Job description

Motorola Solutions is building a talent pipeline for its Global Procurement team in the Chicago area. The role focuses on strategic sourcing for software categories, negotiating contracts, and managing key supplier relationships.

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement with business goals and drive cost reductions. Ideal candidates bring strong negotiation skills, expertise in contract management, and experience with procurement tools.