Job Description

In this role, you have the opportunity to

Drive the demand side of market and project procurement (sales & IMS projects) geared to optimize total costs by ensuring the best possible solution in the CEE region. You will provide the procurement support to CEE Management Team.

You are responsible for

• Defining, implementing, managing and deploying, together with the Market Commercial Organization, the strategy, tactics and objectives for purchase 3rd party goods and services in the region
• Ensuring timely contracts and delivery of materials/services necessary against the best possible terms to execute projects and services in the region. Also establishing, achieving and maintaining any necessary long term supply assurances from the supply base
• Developing and maintaining appropriate links with Business Units (BU)/Business Lines (BL), Global Commercial Operations Commodity Managers to ensure successful execution of strategies and tactics
• Ensuring in cooperation with the Market Commercial Organization, the adequate actions are in place and followed up for continuous quality and supply improvement such as, but not limited to, reduction of cost, non-quality and lead time with critical component management where needed
• Creating a clear savings list on resale parts & services and discuss and initiate savings in the way of working with suppliers with the help of Global Com Operations/Commodity Managers and keep track of these savings with regularly status reports. This for both new buy and replacement products during their entire service life
• Participate in ensuring that Supplier relationship are defined via written agreements (contracts) that meet the long and short-term needs of the 3rd party parts/services business of Philips Healthcare. Existing agreements and reviewed to ensure they meet the requirements otherwise new contract are initiated/negotiate

To succeed in this role, you should have the following skills and experience

• Graduate with Bachelor or Master degree
• Fluent English is a must (both verbal and written)
• 6-8 years of sourcing experience
• Experience in procurement in the area of medical devices and equipment would be a strong asset
• Project Management skills /experience required
• Working in matrix organization experience preferred
• Ability to inspire commitment, communicate and influence virtually
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills; convincing power
• Very good communication skills and customer attitude
• Self-driven, pro-active and mature professional, able to work independently in virtual environment
• Developed analytical thinking skills with an eye for detail
• Computer literacy essential and experience in MS office applications

In return, we offer you

path towards your most rewarding career. Philips is growing its sourcing/procurement capability enterprise wide. Succeeding in this market-based role in a complex environment will open many doors for your long term career, in other areas in Philips or otherwise. We also believe that we are at our best as a company when you are at yours as a person.

Why should you join Philips?

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