Strategic Sourcing Manager
3 days ago
Company Overview
Motorola Solutions is there for our customers when everything is on the line. In extreme moments — when a hurricane lands or when a fire breaks out. And in everyday moments — when a package arrives just in time for the holiday or when a child doesn’t miss the school bus home.
We unify voice, data, video and analytics in one integrated ecosystem to enable individuals, businesses and communities to work together in more powerful ways. To help people make better decisions, act confidently and be their best in the moments that matter. Bring your passion, potential and talents to Motorola Solutions and connect with a career that matters.
Department Overview
At Motorola Solutions we are helping solve some of the biggest challenges around safety and physical security by developing advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and products that are used to help keep people, businesses, and cities around the world safer. Avigilon, a Motorola Solutions company, designs, develops, and manufactures advanced AI, video analytics, network video management software and hardware, surveillance cameras, and access control solutions that help change the way people interact with their security systems.
**Job Description**:
Reporting to the Director of Strategic Sourcing, this position will be responsible for managing and developing the supplier base for the Computer Hardware and Networking area. This includes servers, workstations, network switches, and related software.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Understanding the business, technology, and regulatory requirements for your assigned commodities.- Leading and collaborating with a globally distributed team in a dynamic environment.- Responsible for the Request for Quotations (RFQs), quote analysis, negotiations, and award covering parameters including pricing and availability.- Develops and utilizes supply chain, business, and financial modeling tools- Negotiates and completes contracts with complex suppliers- Drive internal alignment with key stakeholders on topics including supply strategies, product requirements and specifications, and Statement of Work.- Monitor industry trends, identify gaps and risks, and recommend actions to ensure continuity of supply.- Provides input on risk mitigation, business continuity, cost management, and operations strategies.- Lead in the creation & execution of action plans as required to successfully qualify new supplier and ensure successful manufacturing transitions- Lead efforts in supplier performance improvement based on scorecards and internal metrics.- Prepare and lead Quarterly Business Reviews involving other departments, as needed.- Work closely with the Engineering and Project Management teams on new product introduction to ensure alignment on expectations while highlighting roadblocks and developing solutions to overcome them.- Drives cost-reductions opportunities in conjunction with suppliers and internal stakeholders- Lead performance improvements using strong leadership skills and experience
**Requirements**:
- Post Secondary Degree in Engineering and/or Business Required.- Up to 20% travel will be required, post-Covid.- Minimum of 3 years of in-depth supply chain experience with proven abilities in: Sourcing, Negotiation, Contracts, Project Management.- Experience in a combination of the commodities identified above- Preference given to those who have experience working in the Electronics industry at an OEM, EMS, or Distributor.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Desire to learn every day- High level of dedication and ownership- Strategic thinking- Excellent knowledge of global procurement processes- Excellent analytics and research skills- Strong project management skills- Great team leading and influencing skills to drive change and accountability- Experience with contracting principles and drafting contract solutions in addressing contract risk areas- Able to manage and prioritize multiple tasks concurrently with a sense of urgency- Strong customer-service orientation- Experience in creation, negotiation, and administration of contracts.- Ability to assess, define, and solve complex supply chain and procurement issues.- Experience in global supplier and market analysis.- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, ERP (SAP preferred), and PLM (Agile preferred) systems.- Demonstrated results in directly related roles.- Possess strong communications and interpersonal skills while able to work with multiple internal stakeholders to drive positive business results.
Basic Requirements- Post Secondary Degree in Engineering and/or Business- 3 years of supply chain experience
Travel Requirements
10-25%
Relocation Provided
None
Position Type
Experienced
Referral Payment Plan
Yes
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