Senior Purchasing Specialist (2nd shift)

About the Role Senior Purchasing Specialist (2nd shift) will support indirect and project-related procurement within Motorola Solutions' Global Purchasing Team, ensuring an efficient Procure-to-Pay process and alignment with category strategies. The role focuses on PO lifecycle ownership, supplier collaboration, system testing, and process improvements to drive value for the enterprise. What You'll Do

• Review and approve high-value or complex purchase orders, ensuring compliance with company policies and contract terms.
• Own the PO lifecycle end-to-end: resolve invoice discrepancies, manage Goods Received Not Invoiced (GRNI), and ensure timely PO closure; partner with Accounts Payable to streamline invoice processing and payment.
• Understand assigned procurement categories; ensure compliance with policies; collaborate with Category Managers; assist in evaluating supplier proposals and contract renewals.
• Acquire and maintain understanding of existing solutions, operations, and business processes; act as SME in indirect procurement; identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Facilitate alignment meetings with IT, AP, and business units to drive effective collaboration and resolve procurement challenges.
• Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to provide feedback and approvals to improve procurement systems and processes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, business partners, and suppliers; serve as go-to person for procurement inquiries.
• Participate in projects and ad-hoc tasks as determined by management. What We're Looking For
• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering or Business.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in purchasing or procurement.
• Proficient in English; other languages a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; positive interaction with stakeholders.
• Ability to develop, implement and assess performance metrics.
• Strong understanding of business goals.
• Very good analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Collaborative, high-energy individual with focus on supplier and internal customer relationships.
• Proactive, self-starter who takes initiative.
• Must be able to take part in the occasional evening calls.
• Coupa knowledge is an advantage.
• Procurement Certifications is a plus.
• Travel: None.
• Relocation: None.
• Position Type: Experienced. Nice to Have
• Coupa knowledge is an advantage.
• Procurement Certifications are a plus. Compensation & Benefits
• Salary information is not disclosed in this posting.
• Additional benefits are not listed in the posting.