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.
You're the right fit if:
You’ve acquired 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.
Self-driven professional with strong stakeholder management skills and hands-on experience with advanced sourcing tools.
You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.
How we work together
We believe that we are better together than we are apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.
This role is an office role.
About Philips
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.
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Philips Transparency Details
The pay range for this position in Tennessee is $154,000 to $246,000
The actual base pay offered may vary within the posted ranges depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.
In addition, other compensation, such as an annual incentive bonus, sales commission or long-term incentives may be offered. 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.
At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case.
Additional Information
US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.
Company relocation benefits will not be provided for this position. For this position, you must reside in or within commuting distance to Nashville, Tennessee.
This requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.
Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug-free workplace.
Skills Required
- 8+ years experience in Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, Supply Chain Management, or similar roles.
- Proven expertise in logistics sourcing (warehousing and road transportation) and managing complex global supplier relationships at senior/executive levels.
- Demonstrated track record delivering strong negotiation outcomes using advanced strategies.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant technical discipline or equivalent qualification.
- Hands-on experience with advanced sourcing and scalable e-sourcing tools.
- Strong stakeholder management and program management skills.
- Must be able to perform minimum physical, cognitive, and environmental job requirements with or without accommodation.
- Must reside in or within commuting distance to Nashville, Tennessee and work on-site at least 3 days per week.
Philips Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Philips and has not been reviewed or approved by Philips.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a standout, including a strong 401(k) match (often described at 7%) alongside pensions in some contexts.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible benefits are emphasized through choice in health insurance options and a broad “Total Rewards” approach that combines compensation, health and wellness, and work-life support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave and time off breadth appears strong, with generous paid time off and policies covering parental leave, caregiving responsibilities, volunteering, and family medical leave.
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What We Do
Do the work of your life to help the lives of others. As a leading health technology company, it is our purpose to improve people’s health and well-being through meaningful innovation. Our goal is to improve 2.5 billion lives per year by 2030. We also strive to be the best place to work for people who share our passion, by promoting personal development, inclusion and diversity while acting responsibly towards our planet and society.
