Procurement Specialist - Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

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

The Supply Chain organization is a fast-paced and dynamic environment, delivering best-in-class communications equipment and solutions for customers around the world. We aim to be a trusted advisor to our business partners - providing innovative solutions at the best possible value for the sourcing needs.

Job Description

Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Procurement Specialist to join our team, specifically focusing on Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) activities. This critical role will be instrumental in ensuring the seamless integration of newly acquired businesses into our existing procurement framework, driving standardization, and optimizing supplier relationships across the newly unified enterprise.

• M&A Procurement Integration Ownership:
• Own the integration of suppliers and procurement practices as they relate to new M&A activities.
• This includes detailed contract review, strategic vendor consolidation, and critical system integration of acquired procurement platforms.
  
  

• Standardization and Optimization:
• Drive standardization and improvement of the Procurement scope for all mergers and acquisitions.
• Actively identify opportunities for efficiency and cost savings within the integrated procurement functions.
  
  

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal, finance, and operations, to ensure successful M&A integration from a procurement perspective.
  
  

• Best Practices and Compliance:
• Develop and implement best practices for M&A procurement integration.
• Ensure all integration activities maintain compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
  
  

• Cultural and Team Onboarding:
• Act as an ambassador for Motorola Solutions during the onboarding of employees of newly acquired businesses, fostering a positive and collaborative environment within the team.
  

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

Target Base Salary Range: $130,000.00 - $155,000.00

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, supply chain, finance, technology, or similar business field.
• 5 years of supply chain. procurement or similar business experience.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.
  
  

Travel Requirements

Under 10%

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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