Category Lead Americas

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Job Title Category Lead Americas Job Description: As Category Lead - Downstream Logistics you will transform the global Category strategies into a Sourcing Strategy on a regional and/or global level to deliver sustainable value and competitive differentiation for Philips. Your role: Manage supplier relationships, performance, and contracts by setting clear targets and conducting regular business review meetings with key suppliers. Establish and oversee a robust pipeline of procurement (cost) and demand (volume) initiatives. Lead program management for the execution of funnel initiatives, ensuring alignment with business units, markets, and functions. Plan and implement supply base optimization strategies, including developing negotiation roadmaps with suppliers using advanced methodologies such as game theory and scalable e-sourcing tools. Design and develop supply base strategies, including playbooks, to effectively guide and standardize supplier management practices. You're the right fit if: You’ve acquired 8+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, Supply Chain Management, or similar roles. Proven expertise in strategic sourcing within logistics categorie...