Procurement Project Manager (Innovation Procurement Manager)

at  Philips

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Innovation Experience: Experience with Agile development and Open Innovation business models.

• Supplier Innovation Leadership: Spearhead the organization of innovation events with suppliers, continuously scout for new and innovative suppliers, and facilitate the creation and management of innovation roadmaps that align with our business goals. You’ll be the key driver in bringing innovative ideas from suppliers into our product development pipeline.
• Sustainability Roadmap Management: Ensure that our suppliers meet all sustainability regulations and contribute to our sustainability goals. You’ll work closely with suppliers to deploy these regulations effectively and drive continuous improvement in their sustainability practices.
• Strategic Procurement Impact: Initiate and lead procurement projects that align with category and business strategies, focusing on optimizing total cost of ownership (TCO) and ensuring supply chain resilience.
• Supplier Engagement and Development: Lead supplier selection processes, foster strong supplier relationships, and drive supplier improvement projects to mitigate risks, enhance manufacturability, and ensure the highest quality standards are met.
• Negotiation and Cost Management: Provide strategic insights and data-driven analysis to support negotiation teams in achieving significant cost reductions while maintaining high standards of quality and innovation.
• Expertise and Leadership: Serve as a thought leader in procurement, influencing design choices and value chain decisions with a focus on innovation, cost reduction, quality improvement, and sustainability. Your leadership will extend to guiding cross-functional teams on best practices in procurement and supplier management.