Strategic Services Procurement Manager

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

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Parental & Family Leave

Job summary

Motorola Solutions in the Chicago area seeks a Procurement Category Manager - Services to develop and execute sourcing strategies for a portfolio of service categories, including third-party systems implementations and professional services.

You will lead negotiations, drive cost reductions, manage supplier relationships, and ensure compliance with contracts and company policies. This hybrid role requires strong analytical skills and collaboration across functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field.
• 2+ years in procurement, sourcing, and category management.
• Experience sourcing end-to-end services for large deployments.
• Proven cost-reduction results through strategic sourcing.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Knowledge of contract law and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage service category strategies and supplier relations.
• Conduct market analyses to inform sourcing decisions.
• Lead bid processes and negotiate robust SOWs and contracts.
• Drive cost reductions through value engineering and alternative sourcing.
• Manage supplier performance and risk across projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align procurement with business needs.
• Oversee contract lifecycle and ensure compliance.
• Produce procurement analytics and reporting.

Skills

Category Management

Strategic Sourcing

Contract Negotiation

Cost Reduction

Supplier Relationship Management

Market Analysis

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Data Analysis

ERP Systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Business Administration

Engineering

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Motorola Solutions in the Chicago area seeks a Procurement Category Manager - Services to develop and execute sourcing strategies for a portfolio of service categories, including third-party systems implementations and professional services.

You will lead negotiations, drive cost reductions, manage supplier relationships, and ensure compliance with contracts and company policies. This hybrid role requires strong analytical skills and collaboration across functions.