Job Title
Category Lead - Downstream Logistics (Director Level)Job Description
In this role, you have the opportunity to make life better
Looking at the challenges the world is facing today Philips’ purpose has never been more relevant. So whatever your role, if you share our passion for helping others, you’ll be working towards creating a better and fairer future for all.
As a Category Lead - Downstream Logistics you will transform the global Category strategies into a Sourcing Strategy on a regional and/or global level to deliver sustainable value and competitive differentiation for Philips. We are redefining the way we handle indirect procurement, and we would like you to be part of it and lead our efforts through.
You are responsible for
- Managing Supplier Relationships, Performance and Contracting based on clear targets and ongoing Business Review Meetings with key suppliers.
- Defining and managing a strong funnel approach of Procurement (Price) and Demand (Quantity) initiatives.
- Program managing the execution of the Funnel initiatives in alignment with Business/Markets/Functions.
- Planning and executing Supply Base Optimization actions and negotiating roadmaps with suppliers by applying game theory and e-Sourcing at scale.
- Developing a Supply based strategy including Playbooks to guide supplier management
You are a part of
The Indirect Procurement organization within the Integrated Supply Chain (ISC). Indirect Procurement covers the procurement activities of all indirect (non-product related) materials and services within Philips covering such areas as logistics, marketing, IT, facility management and travel, etc.
As we spend approximately €5 billion annually on indirect services and products, this organization plays a key role to achieve Philips’ KPIs. An Indirect Procurement transformation has been started recently to ensure that Philips gets the most value out of every euro spent. You have an opportunity to join a dynamic and multi-functional team, seeking to create a significant impact on our company.
To succeed in this role, you’ll need a customer-first attitude and the following
- University or master’s degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent.
- Minimum 8 years’ experience in Strategic/Category Sourcing, Commodity Management and/or Supply Chain Management or comparable roles.
- Strategic sourcing experience in Logistics categories such as Warehousing and Road transportation.
- Proven capability in managing complex global suppliers on senior management and executive level.
- Solid track record in achieving superior negotiation results by applying creativity and innovation in your negotiation approach.
- Exceptional Communication and Negotiation skills (e.g. Game Theory).
- Experience in supplier strategy development
- Independent thinker with strong networking & influencing skills on senior business management and executive levels (internal and external).
- Dynamic and inspiring leader who can lead virtual teams
- Languages: full professional English and Chinese (both written and verbal)
And also
- Experience in working with best-of-breed sourcing tools
- Availability to travel
About Philips
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If you’re interested in this role and have many, but not all, of the experiences needed, we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here .
