Purchasing Manager

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we're guided by a shared purpose - helping people be their best in the moments that matter - and we live up to our purpose every day by solving for safer. Because people can only be their best when they not only feel safe, but are safe. We're solving for safer by building the best possible technologies across every part of our safety and security ecosystem. That's mission-critical communications devices and networks, AI-powered video security & access control and the ability to unite voice, video and data in a single command center view. We're solving for safer by connecting public safety agencies and enterprises, enabling the collaboration that's critical to connect those in need with those who can help. The work we do here matters.

Department Overview

Purchasing department in Videotec oversees the purchasing of direct and indirect materials, new products introduction, suppliers for maintenance of the building, commodities, suppliers passive cycle, certifications.

Job Description

She/He, coordinating a team of 2 resources and in cooperation with the global Procurement Team, will be responsible for developing purchasing strategies in conformity with business unit requests and oversee the purchasing team in their daily activities of sourcing suppliers and purchasing products, equipment, and services. Will be responsible for tracking KPIs of the department.

Scope of Responsibilities / Expectations

• Direct and Indirect procurement processes in conformity with corporate procedures, terms & conditions and specifications starting from suppliers definition to goods receipt

• Vendor Management activities:

  • Suppliers scouting and evaluation, defining the best possible solutions for the company in terms of Quality, Pricing and Lead Time

  • Suppliers development and improvement

  • Prices monitoring and reduction

  • Risk evaluation in terms of stability and volumes with definition of corrective actions in alignment with business objectives

• Vendor relationship activities:

  • Business negotiations

  • Long term agreements

  • Orders dispatch, monitoring and expediting

  • Invoices receipt and registration for passive cycle

  • Declaration collections (Eg. Reach+Rohs, COO, others)

• Vendor rating:

  • Evaluation of suppliers in terms of Quality, Pricing, on-time delivery and definition of corrective actions

She/He, will cooperate with:

• the Planning and the Production teams in order to define demand in terms of volume for mass production

• R&D team for New Products Introduction and product portfolio maintenance

• Quality team for suppliers rating and evaluation in addition to area procedures

• International Procurement team for strategic sourcing and synergies

Desired Background/Knowledge/Skills:

• A proactive person enthusiast for this profession with 5 to 10 years of experience as Purchasing Manager

• Previous managerial experience

Previous experience in purchasing of the following “class” or at least part of them:

• Mechanical parts
• Carpentry parts
• Die Casting
• Electronics from PCB to components level

• Strong capabilities in team working, accountable to other people inside the organization

• A person driven by results who wants to move further her/his objectives and opportunities

• Oriented to innovation and that wants to strength her/his skills to do things differently and better

Education:

• Technical diploma/ Bachelor's degree with an engineering/economic focus

Basic Requirements

• English knowledge (B2 level minimum - oral and written is a must) and native/fluent Italian.

• Microsoft office/Google suite knowledge

Travel Requirements

None

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

No

Company

Videotec S.p.A

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 email ohr@motorolasolutions.com.