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Category Sourcing Manager Marketing Insights & Analytics, Events, In-Store, PushJob Description
Transform the global Cost Category strategies into a Sourcing Strategy on a global and /or regional level to deliver sustainable value and competitive differentiation for Philips. We are redefining the way we handle indirect procurement, and we would like you to be part of it and lead our efforts through.
Your role:
The strategic sourcing for the Marketing category within the Commercial organization based in EMEA. You will lead the category sourcing and manage the relationship with suppliers in the categories of Insights & analytics, Events, In-Store, Push. You will be accountable for the end-to-end performance of the spend, contracts and suppliers in scope. You will be working directly with the stakeholders and suppliers from countries in the EMEA region, as well as Global/Regional stakeholders located in Amsterdam HQ.
You will contribute to a high-performance team culture to adopt innovation and encourage others through your behavior: being open, courageous, inclusive and committed to the Philips Business values.
Your responsibilities will include:
Define and implement Marketing category sourcing and supplier strategies for the allocated spend, in alignment with Marketing stakeholders and Global Cost category team,
Manage execution of the savings funnel in alignment with Marketing stakeholders and Global Cost category team,
Manage Suppliers Relationships, Performance and Contracting based on the targets,
Plan and execute Supply Base Optimization actions,
Plan and execute negotiation roadmaps with suppliers by applying corresponding strategies and best practices ( i.e. game theory, e-Sourcing),
Contribute to the development of Sourcing Playbooks to guide supplier management,
Manage Source to Contract process with Suppliers in scope.
You are a part of:
The Spend Management organization within the Integrated Supply Chain (ISC). Spend Management covers the procurement activities of all indirect (non-product related) materials and services within Philips covering such areas as marketing, IT, facility management and travel, etc.
As we spend approximately €5 billion annually on indirect services and products, this organization plays a key role to achieve Philips’ KPIs. A Spend Management transformation has been started recently to ensure that Philips gets the most value out of every euro spent. You have an opportunity to join a dynamic and multi-functional team, seeking to create a significant impact on our company.
You will work closely with the members of your team (Category sourcing) and Global Cost Category team, located in Amsterdam, as well with the regional sourcing center located in Poland.
You're right fit if you have the following skills and experience:
Master’s degree in business administration, Economics or equivalent,
5+ years’ experience in Indirect Procurement, 2+ years in Marketing Services Category Sourcing (Media, Push, Events, In-store, Creative, etc.),
Experience in sourcing across multiple counties,
Proven functional abilities in global enterprises,
Understanding of Source-2-Contract and P2P processes, contract management and ability to collaborate with other functions (i.e. legal) to ensure contract compliance,
Understanding of Marketing services, trends and market offerings,
Ability to develop a 360° supplier strategy, account management plan and roadmap,
Proven supplier relationship management skills and ability to lead supplier governance,
Flexible mindset with strong work ethics and collaboration skills in global teams,
Knowledge of procurement tools and analytical methods.
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