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.
Leads without direct control, but through influence and respect
Diagnosis supply systematic failures and constructs solutions across the organization
Creates 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 assemblies
Understands those key products impacting each business, key Customers, and what is preventing our suppliers from building
Drives each gating item to resolution with both the Purchasing teams, Category Teams, Suppliers, Engineering, and Exec teams
Looks at all possible options to resolve including: Distribution, Alternative suppliers, Expedited freight, etc
Understands current Lead-Times and what the long pole is for our key suppliers, drives to reduce these Lead-times
Works with the Business Teams to understand both short and long-term forecasts and the communication to the teams.
Participates in driving potential alternate suppliers
Understands key shortages impacting our customers
Drives overall shortage Metrics
Provides training to sites on escalation guidelines, monitoring to make sure the teams are following the guidelines
Effectively communicates long-term supply concerns, drives solutions
Work hours must be flexible / Must work across different time zones
Occasional travel, no more than 10%
Additional Qualified Skills:
Proficiency in English
Advanced Excel skills, PowerPoint/ Google Docs experience is plus
Experience in Oracle and/or SAP is a plus. In Depth knowledge of how ERP systems and supplier collaboration work is key
Leadership skills and traits
Effective communication with all levels of management
Ability to multitask
History or experience leading process architecture, new processes
Additional 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.
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Bachelor’s Degree
7+ years of experience in procurement or purchasing roles (category management experience).
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.
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Motorola Solutions builds and connects technologies to help protect people, property and places. Their solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, schools, hospitals, businesses, and nations.