Senior Manager Sourcing and Procurement - Zebra Technologies Corporation
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
About the Job
Remote Work: HybridOverview: At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working to make everyday life better. United by curiosity and care, we develop dynamic solutions that anticipate our customer’s and partner’s needs and solve their challenges.
Being a part of Zebra Nation means being seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our diverse perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are a part of a team pushing boundaries to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.
You have opportunities to learn and lead at a forward-thinking company, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes that you care about – locally and globally. We’ve only begun reimaging the future – for our people, our customers, and the world. Let’s create tomorrow together.The Senior Manager of Indirect Sourcing and Procurement will be part of the leadership team providing thought leadership and high-level expertise in developing, driving and managing Procurement's goals and objectives. Responsible for establishing the direction for the software category and associated supplier management, standards, process/process design and use of and engagement of technology suppliers needed to support Zebra’s strategies and objectives.This position requires hybrid work in the Lincolnshire, IL location. Responsibilities:Engage with stakeholder team members to execute strategic initiatives set by senior leadership-- effectively balancing the RFx process and the TCO evaluation of suppliers against the business stakeholder’s requirements and supplier preferences. Recognized as a company expert within his/her fieldCollaborate with key stakeholders to develop annual category management plans that incorporates the stakeholder’s strategy, goals, challenges, constraints and objectives included but not limited to spend breakdown, strategic sourcing pipeline, process improvements, supplier rationalizations, targeted supplier business reviews, scorecards, segmentation, sourcing levers, etc.Ability to maintain accountability, delivering against timelines, building relationships and becoming a trusted advisor with business stakeholders, executive management and suppliersWork collaboratively with suppliers and stakeholders to identify and execute continuous cost improvement programs and resolve significant and unique strategic supplier performance issues to ensure business satisfactionOversee activities related to the sourcing and procurement specialist teamDevelops, implements, and maintains policies and procedures of sourcing and procurementManage the supply chain portfolio specific to the software discipline ensuring transparency of spendingDevelop and implement efficient sourcing and procurement management strategiesAnalyze and calculate costs of procurement and suggest methods to decrease expenditureOptimize sourcing and procurement to attain maximum efficiencySets operational goals for key metrics. Ensure metrics driven to root causes and process changes implemented where neededResponsible for the training, development, and management of talent within organizationManages the development, formalization and direction for a strategic supplier framework and design for high impact / high dependency suppliers and their use considering key factors such as their long-term effectiveness/ value (service delivery performance, cost, continuous improvement), practicality, risk (technical limitations, financial, contractual) and criticalityEstablishes and maintains improvements for the design and development strategy for Supplier Lifecycle Management (performance, relationship, contracts, risk)Manages a high complexity process and derives logical outcomes based on supplier ecosystem and strategic directionManages complex cost and spend analysis to identify cost effective solutions for existing and future contractsQualifications:Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree required with a preference for Accounting/Finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related12+ years of Sourcing/Procurement/Supplier Management experience including minimum 5 years of management experiencePreferred Qualifications: Proven work experience in the field of Indirect Strategic Sourcing and Supplier ManagementExcellent communication skills (listening, providing clear and concise information, using proper language and grammar)Project ManagementDemonstrated ability to interface with all levels of management and manage stakeholder issuesSubject matter expert in Sourcing & Procurement Software disciplineAbility to lead teams collaborativelyOverseeing highly complex issues and applying advance root cause analysisOversees management and strategy of documented processesAdvanced analytical skillsHighly experience in effectively providing direction to manage in a fast-paced, high growth, rapidly changing environmentAbility to identify and manage process improvementsSpend AnalyticsContract ComplianceSupplier segmentation and score cardingExecutive PresentationDemonstrated leadership skills coupled with desire an ability for continuous learning & self-developmentStrong proficiency in spreadsheet software (e.g. Microsoft Excel), presentation software (i.e. Microsoft PowerPoint), Microsoft Word, Oracle iProcurement, Workday Scout, and SpendHQ (or similar programs)Travel Requirement: Approximately 10% Zebra is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability and protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact us at
Being a part of Zebra Nation means being seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our diverse perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are a part of a team pushing boundaries to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.
You have opportunities to learn and lead at a forward-thinking company, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes that you care about – locally and globally. We’ve only begun reimaging the future – for our people, our customers, and the world. Let’s create tomorrow together.The Senior Manager of Indirect Sourcing and Procurement will be part of the leadership team providing thought leadership and high-level expertise in developing, driving and managing Procurement's goals and objectives. Responsible for establishing the direction for the software category and associated supplier management, standards, process/process design and use of and engagement of technology suppliers needed to support Zebra’s strategies and objectives.This position requires hybrid work in the Lincolnshire, IL location. Responsibilities:Engage with stakeholder team members to execute strategic initiatives set by senior leadership-- effectively balancing the RFx process and the TCO evaluation of suppliers against the business stakeholder’s requirements and supplier preferences. Recognized as a company expert within his/her fieldCollaborate with key stakeholders to develop annual category management plans that incorporates the stakeholder’s strategy, goals, challenges, constraints and objectives included but not limited to spend breakdown, strategic sourcing pipeline, process improvements, supplier rationalizations, targeted supplier business reviews, scorecards, segmentation, sourcing levers, etc.Ability to maintain accountability, delivering against timelines, building relationships and becoming a trusted advisor with business stakeholders, executive management and suppliersWork collaboratively with suppliers and stakeholders to identify and execute continuous cost improvement programs and resolve significant and unique strategic supplier performance issues to ensure business satisfactionOversee activities related to the sourcing and procurement specialist teamDevelops, implements, and maintains policies and procedures of sourcing and procurementManage the supply chain portfolio specific to the software discipline ensuring transparency of spendingDevelop and implement efficient sourcing and procurement management strategiesAnalyze and calculate costs of procurement and suggest methods to decrease expenditureOptimize sourcing and procurement to attain maximum efficiencySets operational goals for key metrics. Ensure metrics driven to root causes and process changes implemented where neededResponsible for the training, development, and management of talent within organizationManages the development, formalization and direction for a strategic supplier framework and design for high impact / high dependency suppliers and their use considering key factors such as their long-term effectiveness/ value (service delivery performance, cost, continuous improvement), practicality, risk (technical limitations, financial, contractual) and criticalityEstablishes and maintains improvements for the design and development strategy for Supplier Lifecycle Management (performance, relationship, contracts, risk)Manages a high complexity process and derives logical outcomes based on supplier ecosystem and strategic directionManages complex cost and spend analysis to identify cost effective solutions for existing and future contractsQualifications:Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree required with a preference for Accounting/Finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related12+ years of Sourcing/Procurement/Supplier Management experience including minimum 5 years of management experiencePreferred Qualifications: Proven work experience in the field of Indirect Strategic Sourcing and Supplier ManagementExcellent communication skills (listening, providing clear and concise information, using proper language and grammar)Project ManagementDemonstrated ability to interface with all levels of management and manage stakeholder issuesSubject matter expert in Sourcing & Procurement Software disciplineAbility to lead teams collaborativelyOverseeing highly complex issues and applying advance root cause analysisOversees management and strategy of documented processesAdvanced analytical skillsHighly experience in effectively providing direction to manage in a fast-paced, high growth, rapidly changing environmentAbility to identify and manage process improvementsSpend AnalyticsContract ComplianceSupplier segmentation and score cardingExecutive PresentationDemonstrated leadership skills coupled with desire an ability for continuous learning & self-developmentStrong proficiency in spreadsheet software (e.g. Microsoft Excel), presentation software (i.e. Microsoft PowerPoint), Microsoft Word, Oracle iProcurement, Workday Scout, and SpendHQ (or similar programs)Travel Requirement: Approximately 10% Zebra is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability and protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact us at
workplace.accommodations@zebra.com
. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.Know Your Rights:Conozca sus Derechos:We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.Zebra is a federal contractor and is committed to an alcohol and drug free workplace. As a result, all U.S. based employees are subject to the Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy and Procedure.Zebra Total Rewards includes more than just pay and is structured to meet the needs of our changing global business and evolving talent. We are committed to providing our employees with a benefits program that is comprehensive and competitive – including healthcare, wellness, inclusion networks, and continued learning and development offerings. We offer community service days, in addition to the traditional insurances, compensation, parental leave, employee assistance program and paid time off offerings depending on the country where you work.Salary: USD 136100.00 - USD 204100.00 YearlySalary offered will vary depending on your location, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience.Additionally, all Zebra roles are eligible for cash incentive programs. For example, sales roles have additional opportunity to earn substantial variable compensation tied to quota achievement. In most other roles, the Zebra annual cash incentive program links Company and individual performance together. Some roles may also be eligible for long-term incentive equity awards.To protect candidates from falling victim to online fraudulent activity involving fake job postings and employment offers, please be aware our recruiters will always connect with you via @zebra.com email accounts. Applications are only accepted through our applicant tracking system and only accept personal identifying information through that system. Our Talent Acquisition team will not ask for you to provide personal identifying information via e-mail or outside of the system. If you are a victim of identity theft contact your local police department.Department:Supply Chain
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