Procurement Category Manager - Services

Company Overview
At Motorola Solutions, we believe everything starts with our people. We’re a global close‑knit community united by the relentless pursuit to keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

The Supply Chain and Procurement organization is a fast‑paced, dynamic environment delivering best‑in‑class communications equipment and solutions worldwide. We aim to be a trusted advisor to our business partners by providing innovative solutions at the best possible value for their sourcing needs.

NOTE:
This is a hybrid role – Candidate must reside in the Chicagoland area with the ability to work from the office as needed.

Motorola Solutions is building talent pipelines to meet future hiring demands. This is a pipeline role; while there is not an immediate opening, we want to build relationships with prospective candidates. If your background matches our requirements, we’ll follow up with an exploratory conversation.

The Procurement Category Manager – Services is a key role responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies for a portfolio of services categories, focusing on third‑party systems implementation partners, professional services, and full‑lifecycle field services (install, maintain, support). The successful candidate will manage supplier relationships, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure alignment with overall business objectives.

• Category Strategy Development & Management:
  Drive transformation by developing and executing innovative, solution‑oriented sourcing strategies for systems integration services.
• Market Analysis & Sourcing:
  Conduct in-depth market research and analysis to identify trends, assess supplier capabilities, and inform sourcing decisions.
• Competitive Bidding & Negotiation:
  Spearhead the development of robust Statements of Work (SOWs) and performance‑based contracts, leading negotiations to optimize total cost of ownership.
• Cost Reduction Initiatives:
  Drive aggressive cost reduction initiatives through 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.
• Risk Management:
  
  Identify and mitigate supply chain risks related to assigned service categories, including project deployment delays, single‑source dependencies, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Stakeholder Management:
  Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders (sales teams, engineering, project and product management, legal) to understand business needs.
• Contract Management:
  Manage the entire contract lifecycle, from drafting and negotiation to execution and compliance.
• 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 and support decision‑making.
• Process Improvement:
  Identify and implement process improvements to streamline procurement operations and enhance efficiency.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, and category management.
• Proven expertise in strategically sourcing end‑to‑end services for large‑scale technology deployments.
• 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…