Strategic Services Sourcing & Category Manager

Motorola Solutions; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 125,000; 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 is seeking a seasoned Category Manager - Services to lead end-to-end procurement for third-party systems implementation partners, professional services, and full-lifecycle field services. You will craft strategy, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost reductions while aligning with business objectives.

Based in the Greater Chicago Area, this role requires strong negotiation, data analysis, and contract knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years of procurement, strategic sourcing, and category management experience.
• Proven expertise in strategically sourcing end-to-end services for large-scale technology deployments, including third party systems implementation partners, professional services, and full-lifecycle field services (install, maintain, support).
• Proven track record of achieving significant cost reductions through strategic sourcing and negotiation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of contract law and procurement best practices.
• Proficiency in using ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and e-sourcing tools.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Category Strategy Development & Management: Drive transformation by developing and executing innovative, solution-oriented sourcing strategies for our systems integration services.
• Market Analysis & Sourcing: Conduct in-depth market research and analysis to identify trends, assess supplier capabilities, and inform sourcing decisions. Proactively identify and evaluate potential suppliers.
• Competitive Bidding & Negotiation: Spearhead the development of robust Statements of Work (SOWs) and performance-based contracts, leading negotiations to optimize our total cost of ownership
• Cost Reduction Initiatives: Drive aggressive cost reduction initiatives through negotiation, value engineering, process improvements, demand management, and alternative sourcing strategies.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Cultivate strategic alliances with key service partners, implementing rigorous vendor performance management to ensure alignment with our business objectives.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate supply chain risks related to assigned service categories, including project deployment delays, single-source dependencies, financial stability of suppliers, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders (e.g., pre and post Sales teams, engineering, project and product management, legal) to understand business needs and ensure alignment on procurement strategies.
• Contract Management: Manage the entire contract lifecycle, from drafting and negotiation to execution and compliance. Ensure contracts are properly maintained and tracked.
• Compliance & Ethics: Ensure compliance with company policies, ethical standards, and relevant regulations.
• Reporting & Analytics: Develop and maintain accurate procurement data, reports, and analytics to track performance, identify opportunities, and support decision-making.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to streamline procurement operations and enhance efficiency.

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, or a related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

e-sourcing tools

Job description

Motorola Solutions is seeking a seasoned Category Manager - Services to lead end-to-end procurement for third-party systems implementation partners, professional services, and full-lifecycle field services. You will craft strategy, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost reductions while aligning with business objectives.

Based in the Greater Chicago Area, this role requires strong negotiation, data analysis, and contract knowledge.