Freelance Director Category Sourcing Logistics Downstream

In this role, you have the opportunity to transform the global Cost Category strategies into a Sourcing Strategy on 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:

The strategic procurement (category sourcing) of the Industrial and Logistics cost category/area within the Category Sourcing Industrial organization in the EMEA region. You manage and will be accountable for the end-to-end performance of key suppliers managed out of the EMEA region.

You will contribute to a high-performance team culture to adopt innovation and encourage others through your behavior: being open, courageous, inclusive and committed to the Philips Business Systems and values.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Manage Supplier Relationships, Performance and Contracting based on clear targets and ongoing Business Review Meetings with key suppliers

  
  

• Define and manage a strong funnel approach of Procurement (Price) and Demand (Quantity) initiatives

  
  

• Program manage the execution of the Q-Funnel in alignment with Business/Markets/Functions

  
  

• Plan and execute Supply Base Optimization actions (sourcing savings)

  
  

• Plan and execute negotiation roadmaps with suppliers by applying game theory and e-Sourcing at scale

  
  

• Contribute to the development of Sourcing Playbooks to guide supplier management

You are a part of

The Spend Management organization within the Integrated Supply Chain (ISC). Spend Management covers the procurement activities of all indirect (non-product related) materials and services within Philips covering such areas as 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. A Spend Management 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 should have the following skills and experience

• Master’s degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent

  
  

• 8+ years experience in Strategic/Category Sourcing, Commodity Management and/or Procurement Engineering or comparable roles.

  
  

• Strategic sourcing experience in Logistics mainstream categories such as Airfreight, Ocean and Parcel or Downstream 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 Negotiations 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

  
  

• Ideally proven experience in related functional areas (e.g. Supply Chain / Operations)

  
  

• Understanding of Source-2-Contract and P2P processes, contract management

  
  

• Knowledge of IT tools and analytical methods