About this role
About the Role The Strategic Sourcing Manager - Indirect Procurement serves as the commercial architect for Motorola Solutions' global Business Services categories. You will optimize how the company spends on non-production services and partner with senior leaders to drive value while protecting the bottom line. What You'll Do
- Develop 3-year category roadmaps and market intelligence that account for volatility, labor trends, and technology shifts (e.g., AI integration in services).
- Optimize the supply base, right-sizing vendors to leverage volume and reduce single-source risk.
- Build should-cost financial models and use data-driven insights to enter negotiations with leverage.
- Lead Strategic Sourcing & Lifecycle Management, including advanced RFx, and draft robust MSAs/SOWs with clear SLAs and continuous improvement clauses.
- Drive Supplier Relationship Management through quarterly Strategic Business Reviews with Tier 1 suppliers to foster innovation and customer-first partnerships.
- Own Financial Impact by focusing on Total Cost of Ownership, working capital, payment terms, lead-time reductions, and demand management to eliminate waste.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure tools, services, and programs meet business needs and deliver measurable value. What We're Looking For
- 3+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or a related business field.
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely; employer sponsorship is not available.
- Based in the Greater Chicago Area with the ability to be in office 3 days per week; travel 10-25%.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and relationship-management skills; experience with RFx, MSAs, SOWs, SLAs, and should-cost modeling.
- Ability to develop category strategies, manage risk, and communicate with executive leaders. Nice to Have
- Experience with AI integration in services or digital transformation initiatives. Compensation & Benefits
- Target Base Salary Range: $100,000 - $150,000 per year.
- Incentive Bonus Plans, Medical, Dental, Vision benefits, 401K with Company Match, 10 Paid Holidays, Generous Paid Time Off, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Parental & Family Leave, and more.