Procurement Manager

Company Overview At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations.

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Department Overview The Supply Chain organization is a fast-paced and dynamic environment, delivering best-in-class communications equipment and solutions for customers around the world. Our purpose is to deliver exceptional value and customer experience through agility, speed, and collaboration. We plan what products and services are needed, source efficiently and ethically from a diverse supply base, launch new products, make and deliver solutions on time, and exceed customer expectations through outstanding quality, service, and support.

We are designed to bring value, lead technology innovation, and provide Motorola Solutions a competitive advantage on revenue, cost, cash, and delivery.

Job Description

Role Overview The Procurement Manager serves as the primary liaison between the Procurement and Supply Chain functions and the requirements of our project portfolio. You will act as a strategic partner to internal stakeholders—including Business Development, Services, Project Management, Bid & Quote, Engineering, and Marketing—to ensure a unified approach to value creation and delivery.

Key Responsibilities Strategic Sourcing & Category Management:
Conduct thorough reviews of all procurement categories to mitigate risk, protect supply continuity, optimize costs, and capitalize on emerging market opportunities.

Vendor Management & Negotiation:
Lead the design of negotiation strategies to meet business objectives and foster sustainable, productive vendor relationships.

Performance Oversight:
Monitor and report on vendor performance, ensuring compliance with quality, service, and delivery benchmarks, and exercise authority regarding contractual penalties.

Compliance & Financial Control:
Facilitate the end-to-end "Purchase to Pay" cycle in collaboration with Finance, Logistics, and Project Management to ensure strict adherence to internal controls and payment terms.

Bid & Project Support:
Provide expert procurement input during the pre-award bid phase and ensure seamless execution during the post-award project phase.

Contractual Excellence:
Work alongside Legal to formalize contracts prior to the commencement of equipment, supply, or service delivery; manage all "cost claim" issues to ensure equitable resolution.

Continuous Improvement:
Implement key performance indicators (KPIs) covering savings, process lead times, compliance, and customer satisfaction. Collaborate with Global Category Managers to maintain a "One Procurement" methodology.

Financial Reporting:
Develop and execute annual cost-reduction and margin-enhancement objectives with project team buy-in, while monitoring projected versus actual spend. Investigate and escalate overdue payment issues to the appropriate internal teams.

Basic Requirements Core Categories of Experience The ideal candidate will have extensive exposure to the following categories:

Technology &

Infrastructure: Supply and installation of OEM hardware and software; infrastructure including towers, shelters, power systems, and generators; microwave, telephony, and CAD solutions.

Service Delivery:
Civil and infrastructure works (site acquisition, preparation, tower foundations/erection, and fencing).Operational Support:
Installation, system integration, commissioning, warranty, and support, as well as operations and management.

Specialized Services:
Professional IT integration, design consulting, and RF/drive test services.

Qualifications & Attributes

Education:

Bachelor’s degree required; a degree in Information Technology, Engineering, or a telecommunications-related field is preferred.

Experience:

A minimum of 5 years of professional experience within procurement and supply chain…