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Department OverviewOur Materials Team assists the organization to deliver best-in-class communications equipment and solutions worldwide. As a team, we act as trusted advisors, providing innovative methodologies to maximize value and meet departmental objectives including but not limited to material planning, sourcing, procurement, storage, inventory control/disposition and shipping.
Job Description
This proactive, results-oriented role focuses on developing strategic sourcing plans for custom mechanical and other purchasing categories. Tasks will include the identification of new vendors, filling supply chain gaps, and managing vendor compliance and relationships. This role must be able to drive these initiatives while receiving assistance from various functional areas. An additional function of this role is to assist the organization is competitive quoting and project cost estimations.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing: Develop and execute strategies to find new suppliers for leading-edge technical designs, specifically in areas such as wire EDM machining, custom cabling, finishing, quick prototyping and CNC machining.
Costing & Analysis: Conduct competitive quoting and analysis for vendor competitiveness, customer proposals, large and small volume jobs, and product life cycle needs.
Compliance Management: Manage strict adherence to CMMC, ITAR, BAA/TAA, Berry Amendment, and MSI Corporate compliance. Ensure all contract flowdowns and NDAs are executed.
Supplier Relationship Management: Build strong relationships, lead negotiations for outside service contracts, and conduct regular performance reviews.
Process Improvement: Identify best practices to reduce supply chain risk and ensure suppliers remain cost-competitive.
Buying & Setup: Assist the procurement team with quoting duties, sourcing new parts, and completing new vendor setups, as necessary.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in procurement tools and strong analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills. Advanced Excel skills is a must have.
Soft Skills: Ability to influence decision-making and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders at all levels.
Preferred: Experience or exposure to government contracting is preferred.
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Target Base Salary Range: $75,100 - $95,100 USD
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.
Basic Requirements
3+ years of experience in procurement or similar business experience.
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship is required.
Travel RequirementsNone
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced
Referral Payment PlanYes
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.
We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.
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