Category Lead Americas
About The Position
As 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. Your role: Manage supplier relationships, performance, and contracts by setting clear targets and conducting regular business review meetings with key suppliers. Establish and oversee a robust pipeline of procurement (cost) and demand (volume) initiatives. Lead program management for the execution of funnel initiatives, ensuring alignment with business units, markets, and functions. Plan and implement supply base optimization strategies, including developing negotiation roadmaps with suppliers using advanced methodologies such as game theory and scalable e-sourcing tools. Design and develop supply base strategies, including playbooks, to effectively guide and standardize supplier management practices. We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality of healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help improve the lives of others. Learn more about our business . Discover our rich and exciting history. Learn more about our purpose. Learn more about our culture.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, Supply Chain Management, or similar roles
- Proven expertise in strategic sourcing within logistics categories, including warehousing and road transportation
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex, global supplier relationships at senior and executive levels
- Strong track record of delivering outstanding negotiation outcomes through innovative and creative strategies
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant technical discipline or an equivalent qualification
- Hands-on experience with advanced sourcing tools and platforms
- Self-driven professional with strong networking, influencing, and stakeholder management skills, capable of engaging effectively with senior leadership both internally and externally
- US work authorization is a precondition of employment
- You must reside in or within commuting distance to Nashville
Responsibilities
- Transform the global Category strategies into a Sourcing Strategy on a regional and/or global level
- Manage supplier relationships, performance, and contracts
- Establish and oversee a robust pipeline of procurement (cost) and demand (volume) initiatives
- Lead program management for the execution of funnel initiatives
- Plan and implement supply base optimization strategies
- Design and develop supply base strategies
Benefits
- Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement and much more.
- Details about our benefits can be found here
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
