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. 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.

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, 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

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

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Sr. Manager to lead our Semiconductor Procurement team. Based in Chicago, IL, this role has global procurement oversight across Motorola's Land Mobile Radio (LMR) and Video, Security & Access Control (VSA) business units. The Sr. Manager will be responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies, leading a team of subject matter experts, and driving continuous improvement in our procurement processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills, as well as a deep understanding of the semiconductor industry.

The preferred candidate for this role has strategic category management and Procurement experience in semiconductors and/or electronics manufacturing.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the Semiconductor Procurement organization, consisting of 5-7 category managers, responsible for all strategic sourcing, bringing mature leadership focused on coaching and developing talent with a robust succession plan..

• Develop and execute cohesive strategies, with a focus on developing strategies for current and future supply needs, resiliency, market trends, government regulations, and business environments.

• Embrace cross-functional collaboration, working closely with Product Management, Design Engineering, Program Management and other related business functions to achieve results.

• Provide guidance on procurement planning: determining the appropriate procurement method, contract preparation, development, award, administration, and termination.

• Perform market research and analysis to determine the availability of requirements, analyze market trends, commercial practices, conditions, and technological advances, and determine the sources to be solicited.

• Invent and implement process improvements, automation, and best practices to support growth and scale with global reach.

• Establish and maintain executive presence across Quality, Finance, Product, and Sales organizations.

• Advance governance around best practices and procurement policies.

• Institute procedures for collecting and reporting key metrics.

• Lead a team of individual contributors, including coaching and development.

• Initiate open and candid coaching conversations at all levels.

Qualifications:

• Leadership experience is preferred

• Experience in department management, including recruiting, hiring, and performance management.

• Global responsibility and vision for Supply Chain and Procurement.

• Strong managerial and negotiation skills.

• Industry experience in electronics manufacturing or a similar field, particularly in the semiconductor space.

• Experience leading complex end-to-end RF(x) processes.

• Ability to thrive in a high-energy environment where tactical and strategic activities are driven in parallel.

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Target Base Salary Range: $124,200.00 - $248,400.00 USD

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

• Bachelor's Degree and 7+ years of experience in procurement or similar business disciplines

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position. 

Travel Requirements

Under 10%

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental & Family Leave
• and more!

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 complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.