Supply Assurance (Purchasing)

Job Title

Leads global supply assurance processes for Silvus located in LA - MSI North America manufacturing and Mexico EMS.

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

Effectively communicates long-term supply concerns, drives solutions

Work hours must be flexible / Must work across different time zones

Occasional travel to Mexico, no more than 10%

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 : $100,000 - $130,000

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.

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!

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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