Social & Human Services, Healthcare, Practitioner and Technician, Law Enforcement, and Security, Warehousing, Purchasing, Executive Management, Broadcasting/Communications, Quality Control, Medical
Job Description
Supply Assurance (Purchasing)
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 Overview
Leads global supply assurance processes for North America, Mexico EMS. Plays key leadership role globally leading the Global Supply Assurance process creation, architecting and cadence adherence to the process. Establishes processes and procedures to ensure customer satisfaction with adherence to quality and best possible delivery. Interfaces with multiple internal customers / external suppliers in order to provide the best possible solutions / delivery in order to support MSI’s customers. Supports all efforts to reduce the number of shortages with lead time reduction, buffer stock strategy, contractual agreements. End to End experience in materials management is a large advantage to this role as they need to interface/influence up and down the supply chain internally and externally.
Job Description
Leads and participates in Supply Assurance reviews with the Category Managers and Executive teams. Must be able to communicate upward effectively.
Leads without direct control, but through influence and respect
Diagnosis supply systematic failures and constructs solutions across the organization
Creates linkage from shortage root cause and corrective action to long term preventive actions such as safety stock, new sources ect…
Understanding of key supply commodities such as semiconductors, castings, plastics and electronic / mechanical assemblies
Understands those key products impacting each business, key Customers, and what is preventing our suppliers from building
Drives each gating item to resolution with both the Purchasing teams, Category Teams, Suppliers, Engineering, and Exec teams
Looks at all possible options to resolve including: Distribution, Alternative suppliers, Expedited freight, etc
Understands current Lead-Times and what the long pole is for our key suppliers, drives to reduce these Lead-times
Works with the Business Teams to understand both short and long-term forecasts and the communication to the teams.
Participates in driving potential alternate suppliers
Understands key shortages impacting our customers
Drives overall shortage Metrics
Provides training to sites on escalation guidelines, monitoring to make sure the teams are following the guidelines
Work hours must be flexible / Must work across different time zones
Ocassional travel to Mexico
Additional Qualified Skills:
Proficiency in English
Advanced Excel skills, PowerPoint/ Google Docs experience is plus
Experience in Oracle and/or SAP is a plus. In Depth knowledge of how ERP systems and supplier collaboration work is key
Leadership skills and traits
Effective communication with all levels of management
Ability to multitask
History or experience leading process architecture, new processes
Additional experience in Supply Chain / Materials /Warehousing /Inventory/Planning /Production Control will be a plus.
Bi-Lingual in Spanish would be a plus
Target Base Salary Range: $80,000 - $110,000
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.
#LI-MM4
#LI-HYBRID
Basic Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree
5+ years of experience in procurement or purchasing roles (category management experience).
Travel Requirements
10-25%
Relocation Provided
None
Position Type
Experienced
Referral Payment Plan
Yes
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.
Company Description:
At Motorola Solutions, we create technologies our customers refer to as their lifeline. Our technology
platforms in communications, software, video and services help our customers work safely and more efficiently.
Whether it's helping firefighters see through smoke, enabling police officers to see around street corners, or
reliably keeping the lights on in homes and businesses around the world, our work supports those who put their lives
on the line to keep us safe. Bring your passion, potential and talents to Motorola Solutions, and help
us usher in a new era in public safety and security.
