Procurement Director, Manufacturing Services

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. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

In Global Procurement, we don’t just manage a supply chain; we build the lifelines that connect people in their moments of greatest need. Every component we source and every partnership we forge directly impacts the reliability of the communication systems used by police, fire, and emergency services worldwide. We are a team of strategic orchestrators, navigating a complex global landscape to ensure that when the call for help comes, the technology is ready. Join us in building a more resilient world.
The Procurement team is moving beyond traditional sourcing goals to create value for the enterprise by improving profitability, increasing supplier collaboration, and supporting new solution development. We are a client focused team designed to bring value and help lead innovations within the enterprise.
The Global Procurement team is evolving from more traditional sourcing and procurement goals by looking beyond simple cost savings and creating value for the corporation by improving product profitability, increasing supplier collaboration and leveraging supplier roadmaps to bring new solutions to our business partners. We are a client focused team designed to bring value and help lead innovations, revenue and savings within the business.

Job Description

Role Purpose: As the Procurement Director, you will architect, execute, and manage the global sourcing strategy for our external manufacturing and repair ecosystem. You will be responsible for building a resilient, high-performing partner network that supports Motorola Solutions’ complex hardware portfolio. This role requires an expert negotiator and a strategic leader who can balance cost optimization, supply continuity, rigorous quality standards, and technological innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute multi-year global procurement strategies for External Manufacturing Services (EMS), Original Design Manufacturing (ODM), and global repair networks aligned with corporate growth and technological innovation.

• Lead complex negotiations for Master Services Agreements (MSAs), SOWs, and SLAs to secure optimal pricing, capacity guarantees, and favorable commercial terms.

• Drive aggressive cost reduction initiatives, value engineering, should-cost modeling, and margin improvement across the product lifecycle.

• Serve as the primary executive contact for key manufacturing partners, driving continuous improvement through structured Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and executive steering committees

• Partner closely with R&D, Engineering, and Product Management to seamlessly transition new designs to ODM and EMS partners, ensuring time-to-market and design-for-manufacturing (DFM) targets are met

• Optimize the global repair network to support aftermarket services, ensuring high yield and rapid turnaround times (TAT)

• Continuously assess global macroeconomic trends, tariffs, and geopolitical risks to proactively adjust manufacturing footprints

• Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing global team of strategic sourcing professionals

• Serve as a bridge between Supply Chain Operations, Quality Assurance, Legal, Engineering, and Business Executives

Preferred Skills:

• Excellent communication skills verbal and written.

• 10+ years of progressive procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management experience, with at least 5 years in a dedicated leadership role

• Strong understanding of electronics manufacturing processes, PCBA assembly, mechanical fabrication, and reverse logistics

• Proven track record specifically managing EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services) and ODM (Original Design Manufacturers) relationships within high-tech, telecommunications, aerospace, or automotive industries.

• Advanced proficiency in financial analysis, should-cost modeling, and macro-economic tracking

• Department/ Talent management including recruiting, hiring, and performance management.

Requirements:

• Global responsibility and vision for Supply Chain and Procurement

• Deep expertise in drafting and negotiating complex, multi-million-dollar international contracts.

• Thriving in a high-energy environment where tactical and strategic activities are expected to be driven in parallel.

• Ability to travel globally 25-30%

Location: Employee must be based in the Greater Chicago Area with the expectation to be in office 3 days per week.

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Target Base Salary Range: $160,000.00 - $205,000.00

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

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Management, Supply Chain, or Technology

• 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Procurement Strategy or Contract Management.

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

Travel Requirements

25-50%

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.

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