Philips Supplier Innovation & Sustainability Procurement Project Manager 

Netherlands, Frisia 

398662951

Supplier Innovation & Sustainability Procurement Project Manager

About the Role

As a Procurement Project Manager at Philips, you will be at the forefront of driving supplier-enabled innovations and managing our supplier sustainability roadmap. Your primary focus will be to identify, cultivate, and implement cutting-edge supplier solutions that enhance our product offerings and align with our sustainability goals.

This role demands a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of the global personal health consumer electronics industry, who can seamlessly integrate market trends, technological advancements, and regulatory requirements into our procurement strategies.

Key areas of responsibility:

• Supplier Innovation Leadership: Spearheaded 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.

You're the right fit if:

• Educational Background: Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.

• Experience: 7+ years of experience in strategic procurement roles in a consumer electronic goods environment, with a strong track record of managing supplier relationships, scouting, sourcing, and leading new product development with suppliers, and driving supplier improvement initiatives.

• Innovation Management Expertise: Proven experience in leading and managing innovation initiatives, preferably with a certification in innovation practices (e.g., Certified Innovation Leader, Design Thinking), to drive supplier-enabled innovations aligned with business objectives.

• Sustainability Expertise: Strong background in sustainability practices, including certifications like ISO 14001 or direct experience in launching and managing sustainability initiatives, to effectively manage the supplier sustainability roadmap and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Global Sourcing and Supplier Relationship Management: Extensive experience in global sourcing and managing supplier relationships across different regions and cultures, with proficiency in Supplier Relationship Management tools and methodologies, to drive effective innovation and sustainability efforts globally.

• Project Management: Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects in a global environment, with strong organizational and change management skills.

• Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders up to VP level and drive cross-functional collaboration.

• Willing to work hybrid from our office in Drachten.

And also

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

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