Supply Assurance (Purchasing)

Company OverviewAt 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 OverviewLeads global supply assurance processes for new operation acquired.Plays key leadership role globally leading the Global Supply Assuranceprocess creation, architecting and cadence adherence to the process.Establishes processes and procedures to ensure customer satisfaction withadherence to quality and best possible delivery. Interfaces with multipleinternal customers / external suppliers in order to provide the best possiblesolutions / delivery in order to support MSI’s customers. Supports all efforts toreduce the number of shortages with lead time reduction, buffer stock strategy,contractual agreements. End to End experience in materials management is alarge advantage to this role as they need to interface/influence up and downthe supply chain internally and externally.Job DescriptionLeads and participates in Supply Assurance reviews with the Category Managers and Executive teams. Must be able to communicate upward effectively.Leads without direct control, but through influence and respectDiagnosis supply systematic failures and constructs solutions across the organizationCreates linkage from shortage root cause and corrective action to long term preventive actions such as safety stock, new sources ect…Understanding of key supply commodities such as semiconductors, castings, plastics and electronic / mechanical assembliesUnderstands those key products impacting each business, key Customers, and what is preventing our suppliers from buildingDrives each gating item to resolution with both the Purchasing teams, Category Teams, Suppliers, Engineering, and Exec teamsLooks at all possible options to resolve including: Distribution, Alternative suppliers, Expedited freight, etcUnderstands current Lead-Times and what the long pole is for our key suppliers, drives to reduce these Lead-timesWorks with the Business Teams to understand both short and long-term forecasts and the communication to the teams.Participates in driving potential alternate suppliersUnderstands key shortages impacting our customersDrives overall shortage MetricsProvides training to sites on escalation guidelines, monitoring to make sure the teams are following the guidelinesEffectively communicates long-term supply concerns, drives solutionsWork hours must be flexible / Must work across different time zonesOccasional travel, no more than 10%Additional Qualified Skills:Proficiency in EnglishAdvanced Excel skills, PowerPoint/ Google Docs experience is plusExperience in Oracle and/or SAP is a plus. In Depth knowledge of how ERP systems and supplier collaboration work is keyLeadership skills and traitsEffective communication with all levels of managementAbility to multitaskHistory or experience leading process architecture, new processesAdditional experience in Supply Chain / Materials /Warehousing /Inventory/Planning /Production Control will be a plus.Target Base Salary Range: $101,100 - $145,000 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.#LI-MM4#LI-HYBRIDBasic RequirementsBachelor’s Degree7+ years of experience in procurement or purchasing roles (category management experience).Travel Requirements10-25%Relocation ProvidedNonePosition TypeExperiencedReferral Payment PlanYesOur U.S. Benefits include:Incentive Bonus PlansMedical, Dental, Vision benefits401K with Company Match10 Paid HolidaysGenerous Paid Time Off PackagesEmployee Stock Purchase PlanPaid Parental & Family Leaveand more!EEO StatementMotorola 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.SummaryLocation: Greater Chicago AreaType: Full time