Procurement Specialist: Business Services

Posted:
9/4/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland ⋅ Krakow, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Business & Strategy

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we're guided by a shared purpose - helping people be their best in the moments that matter - and we live up to our purpose every day by solving for safer. Because people can only be their best when they not only feel safe, but are safe. We're solving for safer by building the best possible technologies across every part of our safety and security ecosystem. That's mission-critical communications devices and networks, AI-powered video security & access control and the ability to unite voice, video and data in a single command center view. We're solving for safer by connecting public safety agencies and enterprises, enabling the collaboration that's critical to connect those in need with those who can help. The work we do here matters.


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

  • Setting long term commercial strategic direction for assigned Business Services categories.
  • Influencing business and wider category stakeholders.
  • Developing relationships with senior leadership. 
  • Developing a supply base to meet the changing requirements of the category.
  • Leading supplier negotiations ensuring a framework for a strategic contractual relationship with limited risk. 
  • Providing subject matter expertise on complex purchasing, technical, legal & contractual issues.
  • Defining governance around best practices and purchasing policies. 
  • Achieving assigned category targets for cost reductions.
  • Implementing Global Category Strategies. 
  • Performing Supplier relationship management and reviews.
  • Responsible for category spend, savings forecasting and reporting.

Must be open to support occasional evening work hours in support of North American business partners and suppliers


Basic Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree (in Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, or Business).
  • 5+ years of Procurement Category Management or equivalent.
  • Business acumen and experience is a plus.
  • Strong experience managing complex strategic sourcing projects.
  • Experience working in a large, complex, global business.
  • Experience running RFx processes.
  • Contract negotiations without much Legal guidance.
  • Ability to support large/complex supplier deals, potentially including Hardware, Software, and Services integrated solutions.
  • Ability to interact with and present to VP Levels.
  • Core analytic skills to independently dive into an unclear area and make sense of it.
  • Supplier and Customer oriented skills.

In return for your expertise and hard work you’ll get: 

  • Flexible working hours,

  • Hybrid mode,

  • Comfortable working conditions (high class offices, parking space),

  • Competitive salary package,

  • ESPP - Motorola Solutions stock programme,

  • Employee Pension Plan (PPE),

  • Private medical & dental coverage,

  • Life insurance,

  • Multikafeteria with optional Multisport Plus,

  • 1000 PLN for spectacles,

  • Training and broad development opportunities,

  • Access to wellness facilities and integration events,

  • Motorola Solutions is supporting CSR activities and encourages employees to participate.


Travel Requirements

None


Relocation Provided

None


Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

Company

Motorola Solutions Systems Polska Sp.z.o.o

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. 

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please email [email protected].

Motorola Solutions

Website: http://www.motorolasolutions.com/

Headquarter Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1928

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Equity

Industries: Cyber Security ⋅ Telecommunications ⋅ Video