Category Sourcing Manager - Logistics

Philips • Nashville, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Category Sourcing Manager - Logistics shapes advanced category strategies and policies to drive competitive advantages and align with business goals, working under limited supervision. The role cultivates relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, improves processes and workflows, conducts supplier assessments, and collaborates with procurement partners on 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. Philips is a health technology company focused on improving access to quality healthcare. US work authorization is required; visa sponsorship and relocation benefits are not available for this position.

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 experience.
• 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.
• Ability to meet the 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, Tennessee.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Develop category strategies and policies that support business goals and competitive advantage.
• Build supplier and internal stakeholder relationships that enable collaboration and transparency.
• Drive process-efficiency initiatives and optimize workflows and operations for productivity and cost-effectiveness.
• Conduct supplier assessments.
• Collaborate with procurement partners on 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.
• Other Philips Total Rewards benefits; details are available through the company's benefits information.

What This Job Offers

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