Senior Procurement Category Manager - Battery Cells & Battery Packs
$140k - $170kMotorola Solutions
- # Senior Procurement Category Manager - Battery Cells & Battery PacksApplylocations: Chicago, ILtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R65628## **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. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.## **Department Overview**In Global Procurement, we don’t just manage a supply chain; we build the lifelines that connect people in their moments of greatest need. Every component we source and every partnership we forge directly impacts the reliability of the communication systems used by police, fire, and emergency services worldwide. We are a team of strategic orchestrators, navigating a complex global landscape to ensure that when the call for help comes, the technology is ready. Join us in building a more resilient world. The Procurement team is moving beyond traditional sourcing goals to create value for the enterprise by improving profitability, increasing supplier collaboration, and supporting new solution development. We are a client focused team designed to bring value and help lead innovations within the enterprise.## Job Description**Location:** Employee must be based in the Greater Chicago Area with the expectation to be in office up to 3 days per week.**In this role you will be responsible for:*** Leading global, cross functional team in developing and executing a cohesive category strategy for battery cells and battery packs, with focus on developing a supply base to meet the changing requirements of the assigned category, analyzing market trends and business environment and long term commercial strategic direction.* Leading supplier negotiations within a framework of a strategic contractual relationship, managing non-disclosure and corporate supplier agreement.* Managing overall supplier relationships including supplier performance, capability development, capacity planning, contracting, risk mitigation, cost and quality improvements* Identify cost savings through negotiations, event driven activities, and alternate sourcing to achieve assigned cost reduction goals.* Ensure components supply assurance by maintaining the appropriate Preferred Manufacturer List with the right industry manufacturing technology capability and business setup scale.* Monitor current commodity market conditions to identify potential supply challenges and develop a supply continuity plan* Lead the Strategic Component Team (SCT) to identify and drive projects which improve cost, quality and delivery to Motorola; included but not limited to supplier footprint expansion, roadmap alignment, design rule libraries, supplier capability metrics as guidance for designer in supplier and materials selection, and part design manufacturability, to cultivate cost conscious design approach* Other duties as assigned**Qualifications:*** Product management or technical experience in the areas of Hardware/Software Product Development.* Excellent contract negotiations skills and understanding of key commercial terms and conditions* Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work at various levels of management including internal and external Executive levels.* A good team player, mature and self-motivated with ability to lead with personal integrity* Able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment* Experience managing complex strategic sourcing projects* Direct experience managing Battery Cell and/or Battery Pack Procurement is preferred.#LI-AB1 #LI-HYBRDTarget Base Salary Range: $140,000 - $170,000Consistent 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 in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or a similar business discipline.* Overall Experience: 10+ years of experience in Supply Chain or Procurement.* Specialized Experience: Minimum of 5 years of dedicated experience in a strategic procurement role or a closely related business function.* Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.## Travel Requirements25-50%## Relocation ProvidedNone## Position TypeExperienced## Referral Payment PlanNo**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!***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.
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