Category Analyst

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. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

The Category Analyst provides essential tactical, analytical, and operational support to Category Managers within the Global Procurement organization. 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.

Working 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.

• →Data Analysis & Insights: Analyze spend data, market trends, and industry dynamics to identify cost-saving opportunities, demand patterns, and process improvements.
• →RFx & 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.
• →Contract Management & Renewals: Assist with tracking contract milestones, managing renewals, and preparing preliminary commercial terms and risk assessments under guidance.
• →Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Support supplier scorecard tracking, performance metrics gathering, and preparation for Strategic Business Reviews (SBRs).
• →Stakeholder & Operational Support: Coordinate cross-functional requirements with internal stakeholders to support active sourcing initiatives and day-to-day procurement requests.
• →Process Improvement: Identify efficiencies in sourcing workflows, tools, and reporting to streamline operations across categories.

• 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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