Sr. Manager, Semiconductor Procurement

Company Overview

​At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

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, 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 position is the Sr. Manager of the Semiconductor Procurement team, based in Chicago, IL, responsible for Global Procurement oversight across Motorola's Land Mobile Radio (LMR) and Video, Security & Access Control (VSA) business units.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate cross-functional team leadership, working closely with Product Management, Product Design, Technical and Business Development to achieve results.
• Provide guidance procurement planning: determining appropriate procurement method, contract preparation, development, award, administration, and termination.
• Perform market research/analysis to determine availability of the requirement, analyze market trends, commercial practices, conditions and technological advances and determine the sources to be solicited.
• Develop and Execute cohesive strategies, with focus on developing strategies for current and future supply needs, resiliency, market trends, government regulations, and business environments.
• Be responsible for leading a team of subject matter experts through operations and supply processes, including forecasting, sourcing, compliance, quality, and contracting.
• Be responsible for inventing and implementing process improvements, automation, and best practices to support growth and scale with Global reach.
• Establish and Maintain executive presence across Quality, Finance, Product, and Sales organizations.
• Advance governance around best practices and procurement policies.
• Institute procedures for collecting and reporting key metrics.
• Lead a team of individual contributors.
• Initiate open and candid coaching conversations at all levels.

Preferred Skills:

• Excellent communication skills verbal and written.
• 5 plus years of Executive leadership experience.
• Department managing including recruiting, hiring, and performance management.
• Global responsibility and vision for Supply Chain and Procurement.
• Strong managerial and negotiation skills.
• Industry experience in Electronics Manufacturing or similar, particularly in the Semiconductor space.
• Leading complex end-to-end RF(x) process.
• Thriving in a high-energy environment where tactical and strategic activities are expected to be driven in parallel.

Must reside in Chicago to be considered for this position.

Target Base Salary Range: $120,300  - $240,600 

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

• 5+ years of leadership experience
• Bachelor's Degree required

Travel RequirementsUnder 10%
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 email [email protected].