Procurement Category Manager - Software

This role provides essential procurement and supplier expertise in the areas of strategic sourcing and category management with strong commercial and contractual experience with a high focus on Software, specifically in Motorola Solutions products. This role will deliver high quality, innovative and proven cost-effective methodologies to support company and department objectives. This role will interface and foster a collaborative environment with cross functional teams. This role requires exceptional verbal and written communication, strong organizational and time management skills, and an ability to grasp deep technical concepts related to software. Responsibilities: • Lead and execute long term agreements through formal RFx methodologies. • Analyze spend data and industry dynamics to identify, prioritize, and launch sourcing initiatives. • Identify value / savings opportunities, processes, and best practices. • Establish positive relationships across the business units to ensure active and early participation in supplier related matters. • Lead negotiations in both financial and business matters, including commercial terms and risk mitigation for strategic contracts. • Collaborates with business stakeholders to understand requirements, budgets and current gaps and challenges to develop best strategic sourcing strategies. • Support strategic sourcing best practices including driving supplier segmentation, scorecards, and facilitating strategic business reviews in collaboration with business partners. • Lead supplier contract renewals and leverage competitive pricing, quality and customer service. • Develop strategic relationships with existing or new key suppliers and ensure appropriate engagement levels exist to drive partnership objectives. • Identify process improvements to increase efficiencies and maximize spend opportunity. • Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on business initiatives and procurement strategies. • Developing relationships with senior leadership as a trusted business advisor. • Providing subject matter expertise on complex purchasing, legal & contractual issues. • Performing supplier relationship management and reviews. • Organized to work on multiple priorities and projects simultaneously. • Team player with high- drive working in a transformative environment. Preferred Skills: • Experience working with Product teams to facilitate EU Cyber Resilience Act compliance and creating Software Bill of Materials (SBOM). • Ability to maintain clear records for audits and software license rights discussions with long-term vendor relationships. • Great communication skills verbal and written. • Complex contract negotiations experience with Software providers. • Experience in the following areas such as IT, Professional Services (solution architecture, network design, integration and deployment), Software, SaaS applications and/or emerging technologies. • Experience managing complex strategic sourcing projects and RFx process. • Proven track record of identifying cost reduction opportunities and driving significant, tangible financial benefit to the business. • Ability to support large/complex supplier deals potentially including Software, and Services integrated solutions with customer flow down requirements. • Ability to interact with and present up to Director/VP Levels. The following certifications are preferred: Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) from the Institute of Supply Chain Management (ISM), Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute. LI-#MM4 LI-#HYBRID Target Base Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. Basic Requirements • Bachelors Degree in Business, IT, Management, or Supply Chain • 4+ years of experience working as a Procurement Category Manager, or a Purchasing Manager required. • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position. Travel Requirements 10-25% Relocation Provided None Position Type Experienced Referral Payment Plan Yes Our U.S. Benefits include: • 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 • and more!