Procurement Excellence Consultant at Philips

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Procurement, Negotiation, Game Theory, Stakeholder Management, Coaching, Training, MS Excel, PowerPoint, Analytical Thinking, Collaboration, Communication, Sourcing Platforms, Consulting, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, AI Tools

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Title Procurement Excellence Consultant Job Description In this role, you have the opportunity to work across both direct and indirect procurement, gaining exposure to a wide range of purchasing scenarios — offering rich professional development and cross-functional insight. You will act as a Business Partner, taking the lead in designing negotiation rules and contract awarding strategies in line with Philips principles, including game theory and auction-based awarding processes. Additionally, you will provide coaching on various negotiations and deliver advanced negotiation training sessions. Your role: Be part of and lead high impact tender / business allocation projects; Use advanced methods in designing optimal negotiation strategies, such as Game Theory; Build expertise in the global organization by providing dedicated negotiation trainings; Support and advice colleagues (supplier account managers) in their negotiations by acting as a trusted coach in their preparations; Manage stakeholders in a multi-functional environment and drive effective decision making based on Total Cost of Ownership principles; Be part of a high performing and focused team of experts with significant impact on the company results; Experience a valuable and fast track learning journey through the variety in projects in both direct and indirect procurement, covering a wide array of different product & manufacturing technologies and services in a multinational Healthtech company; Travel to various Philips sites within the country and occasionally abroad (intra- and intercontinental); Have the opportunity and drive new methods/ways in an organization that is leading transformation, including AI supported tech solutions; You're the right fit if: You have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics, Mathematics, Business, or a related field; You have min 3–5 years of practical experience in Procurement, Sales, or negotiation processes; You have strong hands-on negotiation skills; You have advanced skills in MS Excel and PowerPoint, and enthusiasm for Power/AI tools; You are curious and think logically, allowing you to analyze topics thoroughly; You can navigate unstructured, complex decision-making scenarios; You are able to collaborate across multi-functional teams and confidently lead stakeholder discussions and decisions; You are an effective communicator — you listen actively, tell compelling stories, and influence across cultures and management levels; You are passionate about solving puzzles and enjoy strategic games; You have familiarity with Sourcing and Auction platforms (a plus); You have consulting experience (a plus); How we work together We believe that we are better together than 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. Indicate if this role is an office-based 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 healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help the lives of others. • Learn more about our business. • Discover our rich and exciting history. • Learn more about our purpose. If you’re interested in this role and have many, but not all, of the experiences needed, we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here. #LI-EU At Philips, we believe that every human matters. As a global health-tech leader, we focus on improving people’s health and wellbeing through meaningful innovation. The people who work here share our passion and are motivated to bring this purpose to life. For more than 130 years, we have been creating technologies and innovations that improve people's lives and support healthcare practitioners. Headquartered in the Netherlands and operating in more than 100 countries globally, we focus our advanced technology and deep clinical and consumer insights on Precision Diagnosis, Image Guided Therapy, Enterprise Informatics, Monitoring/ Connected Care, Sleep & Respiratory Care and Personal Health. Together, we deliver better care for more people because we believe that every human matters. That's why we're taking steps to create an environment where we acknowledge and embrace our differences and uniqueness and listen to and value each other's views. When people feel cared for and listened to, they bring their best qualities to work, leading to better collaboration, communication, innovation and success. It is the policy of Philips to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy/childbirth or related medical conditions, age, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran or military status, marital or domestic partner status or any other characteristic protected by law. As an equal opportunity employer, Philips is committed to fostering a culture where all are treated with respect and professionalism. To ensure reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact 888-367-7223, option 5, for assistance. Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug-free workplace. Know Your Rights

Responsibilities

Lead high impact tender and business allocation projects while designing optimal negotiation strategies. Provide coaching and advanced negotiation training to colleagues, managing stakeholders effectively in a multi-functional environment.