Lincolnshire, Illinois, USA
71 days ago
Sourcing and Procurement Specialist, Senior Advisor

Remote Work: Hybrid


Overview: At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. United by curiosity and a culture of caring, we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customer’s and partner’s needs and solve their challenges.
Being a part of Zebra Nation means you are seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our unique perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are a part of a team pushing boundaries today to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.
You'll have opportunities to learn and lead in a forward-thinking environment, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care about – locally and globally.
Come make an impact every day at Zebra.

The Sourcing and Procurement Specialist, Senior Advisor the third role of three Independent Contributor roles that recognizes his/her category expertise, efficiency and effectiveness of complex regional to global multi-project management, demonstrates the leader capabilities, brings an innovation mindset and being an agent of change for the Procurement organization. More specifically, the Sourcing and Procurement Specialist Senior Advisor is responsible for leveraging their category expertise by working closely with the business stakeholders to identify, define and execute key projects that support defined business goals and objectives over a 12-36-month horizon. The Senior Advisor will handle multiple highly complex regional to global projects and lend his/her industry and category expertise with other team members. The Senior Advisor is a recognized as a member of the Procurement Leadership team with the expectation to support and drive Zebra and Procurement’s goals and objectives.

 

The Zebra Supply Chain Experience:

As a member of our global supply chain organization, you will experience an environment where our values for innovation, operational excellence, and a commitment to making a positive impact come to life. Our customer first approach and agility enable us to leverage the creativity of the team to adapt swiftly to challenges and create exceptional value for those we serve. Collaboration and teamwork are at the heart of our operations. We drive an operating model and value set where accountability to one another is genuine and executed with consistency, knowing that we succeed as one. Together, we inspire one another, embrace continuous improvement, and make a meaningful impact!

 

This position requires hybrid work (3 days in office per week minimum) in either our Lincolnshire, IL, Holtsville, NY, Austin, TX, OR San Jose, CA locations (note: There is a Premium Pay Adjustment reflected for the San Jose, CA location).


Responsibilities:
Inspire trust and confidence with executive leadershipEngage with management team and stakeholder team members to drive strategic initiatives effectively balancing the RFx process and the TCO evaluation of suppliers against the business stakeholder’s requirements and supplier preferencesRecognized as a company expertAbility to simultaneously manage 8+ highly complex projects, leading all deliverables, analytics, negotiations and project management details (as needed). These projects will span from a regional to global scope and will support the company’s key strategic priorities. Additionally, these projects will typically impact multiple functions and involve medium to large sized project teams representing multiple business areasManage full sourcing process for the most complex projects– inclusive of supply market analysis, leverage spend, establishing business requirements, driving requirements, negotiating SOWs, contract terms, executing and monitoring complex contracts, conducting and monitoring supplierHosting and leading business reviewsIndependently collaborate with key stakeholders to develop annual category management plan that incorporates the stakeholder’s strategy, goals, challenges, constraints and objectives with a 1 to 3- year time horizon – key outputs included but not limited to spend breakdown, strategic sourcing pipeline, process improvements, supplier rationalizations, targeted supplier business reviews, sourcing levers, etc.Ability to maintain accountability, delivering against timelines, building relationships and becoming a trusted advisor with business stakeholders, executive management and suppliersPerform significant total cost of ownership evaluations, perform supply-market research, conduct the most complex pricing audits and impact analysis for the pursuit of continuous cost improvementsWork 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 satisfactionContribute to measuring success, including savings, innovation related to process improvements, improved delivery and simplified processThis role is for Semiconductor procurement
Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree preferred with a preference for Accounting/Finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related12+ years experience as a procurement professionalEquivalent work experience accepted in lieu of a degreers as a procurement professional

Preferred Qualifications:

MBA, CPSM is a plusExperience with semiconductor procurement is beneficial but not requiredProficiency in spreadsheet software (e.g. Microsoft Excel), presentation software (i.e. Microsoft PowerPoint), Oracle iProcurement, Scout, and SpendHQ (or similar programs)Perform significant total cost of ownership evaluations, perform supply-market research, conduct the most complex pricing audits and impact analysis for the pursuit of continuous cost improvementsWork 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 satisfactionAbility to influence and build relationshipsContribute to measuring success, including savings, innovation related to process improvements, improved delivery and simplified processStrategic SourcingStakeholder ManagementProject ManagementSpend AnalyticsSupplier Management Contract ComplianceStrategic Collaboration Management Executive PresentationLeadershipProject Management

Travel Requirements: 10-15% domestically 

 

Come join the herd!

 

Zebra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, 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.

 

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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.

 

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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 120400.00 - USD 180600.00 Yearly


Salary 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.



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