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Department OverviewThe 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
This role is primarily hybrid across various locations, going into the office as expected. Travel will be 10% / 15% expected within Europe.
In this role, key responsibilities will include:
- Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of procurement professionals across the UK and Europe.
- Regional Strategy Execution: Translate global category strategies into actionable regional plans. For "Regional-Heavy" categories (e.g., Systems Integration, Deployment Services), you will lead the strategy for supplier density and selection.
- Supplier Selection & Negotiation: Lead regional sourcing events and contract negotiations for local/regional suppliers. Ensure all contracts meet regional legal, tax, and compliance requirements.
- Global Collaboration: Partner with Global Category Managers to provide regional insights on "Global & Infrastructure" categories (e.g., Servers, Fleet, Contract Labor), ensuring global standards are adapted for local power requirements and regulations.
- Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary procurement point of contact for regional business leaders, ensuring procurement activities support local business objectives.
- Performance & Metrics: Implement and monitor supplier performance metrics and KPIs in alignment with global best practices.
- Risk Management: Identify and mitigate regional supply chain risks, ensuring a resilient footprint across the UK and Europe.
Basic Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree (in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Engineering).
- 8+ years of Procurement Category Management or equivalent
- 4+ years of Management Experience
- Must be able to speak English fluently
- 10-15% travel required
Preferred Requirements:
- Defence Procurement experience
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence both global leadership and local execution teams.
- Experience in the support of large/complex supplier deals potentially including Hardware, Software, and Services integrated solutions with customer flow down requirements.
- Proven track record of leading complex negotiations and managing multi-country RFPs.
- Experience in the areas of System Integration such as Civil Works Equipment and Services, Professional Services, Software, Applications and/or emerging technologies.
Travel Requirements10-25%
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperiencedReferral Payment PlanYesCompanyMotorola Solutions UK Limited
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.
