Procurement / Supplier Manager

About the role

Motorola Solutions' Supply Chain organisation sources communications equipment and solutions for customers worldwide. As Procurement / Supplier Manager, you will provide strategic leadership and expert oversight of high-value, mission-critical supplier contracts, acting as the primary commercial lead for UK blue light customers. You will bridge technical, operational, finance and legal functions and turn complex contractual obligations into business outcomes. The role has no direct reports.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the full third-party contract lifecycle for key suppliers, from mobilisation and performance management to renewal or exit.
• Negotiate complex contract changes, renewals and new service agreements, aligned with company strategy, risk appetite and delegation of authority.
• Advise on UK and European contract law, data protection and telecoms regulations, and manage contract change requests with legal and commercial teams.
• Maintain ISO 9001 and ISO 2000 compliance as a contractual commitment to key customers.
• Monitor supplier performance against SLAs and KPIs, run Service Improvement Plans and mitigate supply chain risks with contingency plans.
• Oversee supplier costs, validate charges and service credits, and track spend against budget with finance.
• Act as central contact for stakeholders, chair supplier review meetings and support the procurement team.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, Commercial Management or a related field.
• 5+ years of contract or supplier management experience in telecommunications, IT services or mission-critical infrastructure.
• Working knowledge of English contract law and relevant European regulatory frameworks.
• Proven success negotiating complex agreements and managing high-value, multi-site service portfolios.
• Membership or certification such as MCIPS or WorldCC is highly desirable.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel within the UK; relocation provided.

Required skills

• Document drafting, review and contract lifecycle management software.
• Analytical skills to interpret performance data and financial models.
• Influencing skills and ability to present to and negotiate with senior executives.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and bonus schemes, plus two weeks extra pay per year.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, defined contribution pension, private medical insurance and life assurance.
• Employee stock purchase plan, flexible working, enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• EAP, career development, employee health and wellbeing support, carbon-neutral and CSR initiatives, and a well-known companies discount scheme.