<p><strong>Remote Work: Hybrid</strong></p><br /><div><strong>Overview:</strong></div><div> 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. </div><div><br /></div><div> 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. </div><div><br /></div><div> Youll 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.</div><div><br /></div><div> Come make an impact every day at Zebra.</div><div><br /></div><div><p>Is the second role of three Independent Contributor roles possesses deep category expertise, a demonstrated project management efficiency and effectiveness for complex regional to global projects exhibits leadership qualities and characteristics, and being an agent of change for the Procurement organization. More specifically, the Specialist Advisor applies their multilayered and deep category experience 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 Specialist Advisor will handle a limited number of complex regional to global projects, support the entire source to contract process, including facilitating supplier management reviews.</p><p> </p><p><span><strong>Will work on a hybrid schedule (3 days in office/2 remote) in our Holtsville NY office.</strong></span></p><br /><b>Responsibilities:</b><br /><ul><li>Inspire trust and confidence with executive leadership.</li><li>Engage 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 preferences. Recognized as a company expert within his/her field.</li><li>Ability to simultaneously manage 4-7 complex projects, leading all deliverables, analytics, negotiations and project management details. These projects will span from a regional to global scope and will support business functions goals and/or the company’s strategic priorities. Additionally, these projects will impact single to multiple functions and involve small to medium sized project teams representing one to multiple business areas</li><li>Manage full sourcing process for complex projects– inclusive of supply market analysis, leverage<br />spend, establishing business requirements, driving requirements, negotiating SOWs, contract terms, executing and monitoring complex contracts, conducting and monitoring supplier business reviews.</li><li>Independently 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.</li><li>Ability to maintain accountability, delivering against timelines, building relationships and becoming a trusted advisor with business stakeholders, executive management and suppliers.</li><li>Perform total cost of ownership evaluations, perform supply-market research and conduct pricing audits, and impact analysis for the pursuit of continuous cost improvements.</li><li>Work collaboratively with suppliers and stakeholders to identify and execute continuous cost improvement programs and resolve complex strategic supplier performance issues to ensure business satisfaction.</li><li>Contribute to measuring success, including savings, innovation related to process improvements, improved delivery and simplified processes</li><li>Maintain a high level of product and industry awareness to keep current on best practices, new suppliers, market trends, etc.</li></ul><br /><b>Qualifications:</b><br /><p>Minimum:</p><ul><li>Bachelors degree with a preference for Accounting/Finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related</li><li>8+ years as a sourcing and procurement professional - strategic sourcing and negotiation skills</li><li>Stakeholder Management</li><li>Supplier and Contract Management</li><li>Travel Requirements 10-15% Domestically and International travel</li><li><span>Early morning and evening conference calls Asia is a norm for this role, requiring candidate flexibility to attend and/or host calls when required.</span></li><li><span><span><strong>Will work on a hybrid schedule (3 days in office/2 remote) in our Holtsville NY office. Open to Linocolnshire, IL as well.</strong></span></span></li></ul><p>Preferred:</p><ul><li>MBA, CPSM is a plus</li><li>Project Management</li><li>Leadership</li><li>Executive Presentation</li><li>Spend Analytics</li><li>Proficiency in spreadsheet software (e.g. Microsoft Excel), presentation software (i.e. Microsoft PowerPoint), Oracle iProcurement, Scout, and SpendHQ (or similar programs).</li></ul><p> </p><p><span>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 <a href="mailto:workplace.accommodations@zebra.com" target="_blank">workplace.accommodations@zebra.com</a>. 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.</span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span>Know Your Rights:</span></p><p><span><a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf</a> </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span>Conozca sus Derechos:</span></p><p><span><a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp_10_20.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp_10_20.pdf</a> </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span>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.</span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span>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.</span></p> <br /><p>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.</p><br /><p></p><p><strong>Salary: </strong> USD 94900.00 - USD 142300.00 Yearly</p><br /><p>Salary offered will vary depending on your location, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience.<br />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.</p><br /><br /><div>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 <a href="https://www.zebra.com/ap/en.html">@zebra.com</a> 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.</div></div>

Zebra Technologies

Sourcing and Procurement Specialist, Advisor

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