Philips Logistics Category Manager 

United States, Tennessee, Nashville-Davidson 

692407136

transforms logistics category strategy into a a sourcing strategy looking to optimize supplier performance to support indirect procurement to all lines of businesss across the Americas.

Your role:

• Transform the Logistics Category strategy into a Sourcing strategy at a regional and/or global level, focusing on supplier innovation and supply base optimization with integrated operations teams.

• Execute savings, optimization, and improvement programs in collaboration with Supplier Account Managers and warehouse/distribution teams to maximize contracted value.

• Manage Supplier Relationships and performance through strategic negotiation plans, applying tools like Game Theory and e-Sourcing, while ensuring compliance in supplier selection and contracting.

• Drive operational procurement excellence by organizing and implementing process efficiencies, leveraging standard work, internal/external service providers, and monitoring mechanisms.

• Enhance user experience and understanding of Buying Channels, policies, and workflows to ensure compliance, supported by effective communication and timely project implementation.

the right fit if:

• You have2+ years of experience with Bachelor's in areas such as Category Management, Market Analysis, Supplier negotiations, and Portfolio Optimization or equivalent OR no prior experience required with Master's Degree.

• You posses a Bachelor's/ Master's Degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain Management or equivalent.

• Preferrably knowledgable in Excel (data gathering and manipulation to generate Pivot Tables and Power BI Dashboards) and/or AI tools (Copilaot, ChatGPT , etc..) to increase efficiency in delivery.

• You are a professional with strong communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of efficiently negotiating and rebuilding relationships, influencing internally, managing diverse personalities, and rallying cross-functional teams for alignment. You are open to travel aprx 10% across the country.

• You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this.

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.

This is an in-office role.

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The pay range for this position in Nashville, TN is from $ 89,300.00 to $142,800.00

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.

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.

. The companywill notconsider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.

will notbe provided for this position. For this position, you must reside inorwithin commuting distance toNashville, TN
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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.