Category Sourcing Manager - Logistics

Philips • Nashville, TN

4d • $116,000 - $186,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Category Sourcing Manager - Logistics shapes advanced category strategies and policies to drive competitive advantages and align with overarching business goals, working under limited supervision. The role cultivates relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support collaboration, transparency, and strategic objectives. It also leads complex process-efficiency initiatives, improves workflows and operations, and conducts supplier assessments in collaboration with procurement partners, including leading strategic initiatives such as New Product Introduction (NPI) projects.

This is an office role based in or within commuting distance of Nashville, Tennessee. Office-based teams work in person at least three days per week. US work authorization is required, and sponsorship is not available. Relocation benefits are not provided.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience with a bachelor's degree, or at least 3 years with a master's degree, in areas such as Category Management, Market Analysis, Supplier Negotiations, and Portfolio Optimization, or equivalent.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent.
• Skills in category management, continuous improvement, contract management, risk management, supplier evaluation methodologies, procurement policies and processes, business acumen, supplier performance management, market research and analysis, data analytics, cost optimization, regulatory requirements, and design to cost.
• Must be able to perform the position's minimum physical, cognitive, and environmental job requirements, with or without accommodation.
• US work authorization; candidates requiring work-authorized visa sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered.
• Must reside in or within commuting distance of Nashville, TN.

Nice To Haves

• Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Certified Professional Category Manager (CPCM) certification.

Responsibilities

• Shape category strategies and policies that advance competitive advantage and align with business goals.
• Build relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support collaboration, transparency, and strategic objectives.
• Lead complex process-efficiency initiatives and optimize workflows and operations to improve productivity and cost-effectiveness.
• Conduct supplier assessments.
• Collaborate with procurement partners to lead strategic initiatives, including New Product Introduction (NPI) projects.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off (PTO).
• 401(k) with up to 7% company match.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution.
• Stock purchase plan.
• Education reimbursement.
• Comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program.
• Other compensation may include an annual incentive bonus, sales commission, or long-term incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level