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This role is structured as a developmental pathway to Category Management, offering broad exposure to end-to-end procurement strategies, strategic sourcing, contract management, and supplier evaluation without direct category ownership.\nWorking closely with Category Managers and cross-functional partners, the Category Analyst will execute data-driven analysis, support RFx processes, assist with contract renewals, and perform day-to-day procurement operations. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, proactive problem-solving abilities, and a desire to build a career in strategic sourcing.\nKey Responsibilities\nData Analysis & Insights: Analyze spend data, market trends, and industry dynamics to identify cost-saving opportunities, demand patterns, and process improvements.\nRFx & Sourcing Execution: Support Category Managers in preparing, issuing, and evaluating RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs. Help aggregate bid responses and create scenario analyses for sourcing decisions.\nContract Management & Renewals: Assist with tracking contract milestones, managing renewals, and preparing preliminary commercial terms and risk assessments under guidance.\n Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Support supplier scorecard tracking, performance metrics gathering, and preparation for Strategic Business Reviews (SBRs).\nStakeholder & Operational Support: Coordinate cross-functional requirements with internal stakeholders to support active sourcing initiatives and day-to-day procurement requests.\nProcess Improvement: Identify efficiencies in sourcing workflows, tools, and reporting to streamline operations across categories.\nTechnical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, data modeling) and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) or ERP/procurement platforms (e.g., SAP, Workday, Coupa).\nPreferred Skills & Qualifications\nStrong interest in growing into a Category Manager role.\nProven analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.\nBasic understanding of contract structure, legal terminology, and commercial negotiation principles.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with comfort preparing slides and presenting data to leadership.\nExposure to cost-reduction modeling or supplier scorecards.\nRelevant certifications (or pursuit of): CPSM, MCIPS, CPM, or PMP.\nTravel: Minimal travel required (up to 10%).\nTarget Base Salary Range: $75,000 - $110,000 USD\nConsistent 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.\nBasic Requirements\nEducation: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field.\nExperience: 2+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, financial analysis, or business operations.\nTravel Requirements\n10-25%Relocation Provided\nNonePosition Type\nExperiencedReferral Payment Plan\nYesOur U.S. Benefits include:\nIncentive Bonus Plans\n\nMedical, Dental, Vision benefits\n\n401K with Company Match\n\n10 Paid Holidays\n\nGenerous Paid Time Off Packages\n\nEmployee Stock Purchase Plan\n\nPaid Parental & Family Leave\n\nand more!\n\nEEO Statement\nMotorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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