Global Category Manager - Cybersecurity Software

Overview

Motorola Solutions is seeking a Senior Global Category Manager to lead sourcing strategy for cybersecurity and network operations software. The role focuses on driving cost savings, building supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations. You will also mentor and coach members of the procurement team.

• Global Sourcing Strategy:
  Develop and execute comprehensive global sourcing strategies for cybersecurity and network operations software, including market analysis, spend analysis, and cost optimization opportunities.
• Contract Negotiation & Management:
  Lead and negotiate complex, high-value contracts with global suppliers, ensuring favorable terms while mitigating risk. Manage the contract lifecycle from initiation to renewal.
• Supplier Relationship Management:
  Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, driving collaboration and continuous performance improvement. Conduct regular performance reviews.
• RFx Management:
  Lead and execute complex RFPs, RFQs, and other formal sourcing methodologies from development through contract execution. Leverage eProcurement platforms and procure-to-pay processes.
• Cost Savings & Financial Management:
  Achieve ambitious cost savings targets and demonstrate return on investment for procurement initiatives.
• Stakeholder Management:
  Collaborate with internal stakeholders across global business units and functions, aligning sourcing strategies with business objectives and securing buy-in from senior leadership.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship:
  Coach and mentor junior procurement team members and promote professional development.
• Process Improvement:
  Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and optimize procurement processes.

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Information Technology, or related field (preferred).
• Extensive experience in strategic sourcing and category management, with a focus on cybersecurity and network operations software.
• Proven ability to manage and negotiate large, complex, enterprise-wide contracts.
• Expertise in RFx processes, from development to contract execution.
• Experience with eProcurement platforms and procure-to-pay processes.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; demonstrated success in managing projects to completion.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a global team; high level of urgency, integrity, dependability, and results-orientation.

• Experience with international procurement.
• Relevant Data Protection / Privacy Management qualification.

Greater Chicago or Greater Boston Area; in-office up to 3 days per week.

Target base salary range: $ – $. Salary varies based on knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

• Travel:
  Under 10%
• Relocation:
  None
• Employment Type:
  
  Experienced
• Benefits include:
  Incentive bonus plans, medical/dental/vision, 401K with company match, paid holidays, generous PTO, employee stock purchase plan, parental & family leave, and more.
• EEO:
  Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.