Strategic Sourcing Manager - Access Control

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we’re guided by a shared purpose – helping people be their best in the moments that matter – and we live up to our purpose every day by solving for safer. Because people can only be their best when they not only feel safe, but are safe. We’re solving for safer by building the best possible technologies across every part of our safety and security ecosystem. That’s mission-critical communications devices and networks, AI-powered video security & access control and the ability to unite voice, video and data in a single command center view. We’re solving for safer by connecting public safety agencies and enterprises, enabling the collaboration that’s critical to connect those in need with those who can help. The work we do here matters.

Aperçu de l’entreprise

Chez Motorola Solutions, nous sommes guidés par un objectif commun: aider les gens à donner le meilleur d’eux-mêmes dans les moments les plus importants - et nous sommes à la hauteur de notre engagement en créant des solutions sécurisées. Parce que les gens ne peuvent donner le meilleur d’eux-mêmes que lorsqu’ils se sentent en sécurité et qu’ils le sont. Nous créons des solutions sécurisées en développant les meilleures technologies intégrées à travers les écosystèmes de sûreté et de sécurité. Qu’il s’agisse d’appareils et de réseaux de communications essentiels, d’une sécurité vidéo et d’un contrôle d’accès basés sur l’IA ou d’une capacité d’unir la voix, vidéo et les données dans un seul centre de commandement. Nous créons des solutions sécurisées en connectant les agences de sécurité publique et les entreprises, permettant ainsi une collaboration essentielle entre les personnes qui ont besoin d’aide et les personnes pouvant aider. Le travail que nous accomplissons ici est primordial.

Department OverviewReporting to the Director of Strategic Sourcing for MSI Video, this position will be responsible for managing the supply base for the Access Control Commodities on behalf of MSI Video.
As a Category Manager, you will collaborate closely with a diverse group of global stakeholders and colleagues including suppliers, planners, engineers, buyers, and project managers. In this role, the candidate will engage in the following areas: manage supplier performance for cost, quality, availability; manage suppliers for new product introduction (NPI); and execute on cost analyses for the commodity and its subcomponents and materials
Job Description

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Understanding the business, technology, and regulatory requirements for your assigned commodities.

• Collaborating with a globally distributed team in a dynamic environment.

• 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

• 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 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.

• Drive cost-reductions opportunities in conjunction with suppliers and internal stakeholders

• Lead performance improvements using strong leadership skills and experience

Preferred Skills:

• Excellent communication skills verbal and written

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks concurrently with a sense of urgency

• Ability to lead the team and influence skills to drive change and accountability

• Strong project management skills and a high level of ownership

• Strong analytics and research skills

• Excellent knowledge of global procurement processes

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, ERP (SAP preferred), and PLM (Agile preferred) systems.

• Possess strong communications and interpersonal skills while able to work with multiple internal stakeholders to drive positive business results.

Candidates must reside in Vancouver, Canada or Chicago, IL to be considered for this position.

Salary range for Canada Candidates only $75k-120k CAD

Basic Requirements

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Business, Engineering, IT, Management, or Technology

• 3-5 years of experience in Supply Chain Management required.

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position. 

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Travel Requirements10-25%
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced
Referral Payment PlanYes

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].

Motorola Solutions adopte, favorise et promeut les principes de diversité, d’équité et d’inclusion. Nous encourageons et accueillons les candidatures de toutes les personnes qualifiées, quelles que soient leur race, origines ethnique, religion ou croyance, orientation sexuelle, identité et expression sexuelle, statut d’anciens combattants ou tout autre statut protégé par la Loi.

Nous sommes fiers de notre culture axée sur les personnes et les communautés, encourageant ainsi chaque Motorolan d’être la version la plus authentique de lui-même dans ses responsabilités afin de tenir la promesse d’un monde plus sécuritaire.

Si vous souhaitez vous joindre à notre communauté mais croyez que vous ne possédez pas toutes les exigences requises pour le poste convoité, nous aimerions tout de même connaître les raisons pour lesquelles vous pensez être un excellent candidat pour notre équipe.

Nous offrons également des mesures d’adaptation pendant toutes les étapes du processus d’embauche afin de favoriser l’inclusion des personnes vivant avec un handicap physique et/ou mental. Si vous avez besoin de mesures d’adaptation, svp nous faire parvenir un courriel à [email protected].