Procurement Excellence Consultant

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In this role you have the opportunity to work across both direct and indirect procurement gaining exposure to a wide range of purchasing scenarios offering rich professional development and cross-functional insight.

You will act as a Business Partner taking the lead in designing negotiation rules and contract awarding strategies in line with Philips principles including game theory and auction-based awarding processes. Additionally you will provide coaching on various negotiations and deliver advanced negotiation training sessions.

Your role:

• Be part of and lead high impact tender / business allocation projects;

• Use advanced methods in designing optimal negotiation strategies such as Game Theory;

• Build expertise in the global organization by providing dedicated negotiation trainings;

• Support and advice colleagues (supplier account managers) in their negotiations by acting as a trusted coach in their preparations;

• Manage stakeholders in a multi-functional environment and drive effective decision making based on Total Cost of Ownership principles;

• Be part of a high performing and focused team of experts with significant impact on the company results;

• Experience a valuable and fast track learning journey through the variety in projects in both direct and indirect procurement covering a wide array of different product & manufacturing technologies and services in a multinational Healthtech company;

• Travel to various Philips sites within the country and occasionally abroad (intra- and intercontinental);

• Have the opportunity and drive new methods/ways in an organization that is leading transformation including AI supported tech solutions;

Youre the right fit if:

• You have a Bachelors or Masters degree in Economics Mathematics Business or a related field;

• You have min 35 years of practical experience in Procurement Sales or negotiation processes;

• You have strong hands-on negotiation skills;

• You have advanced skills in MS Excel and PowerPoint and enthusiasm for Power/AI tools;

• You are curious and think logically allowing you to analyze topics thoroughly;

• You can navigate unstructured complex decision-making scenarios;

• You are able to collaborate across multi-functional teams and confidently lead stakeholder discussions and decisions;

• You are an effective communicator you listen actively tell compelling stories and influence across cultures and management levels;

• You are passionate about solving puzzles and enjoy strategic games;

• You have familiarity with Sourcing and Auction platforms (a plus);

• You have consulting experience (a plus);

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 companys facilities.
Field roles are most effectively done outside of the companys main facilities generally at the customers or suppliers locations.

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About Philips
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If youre interested in this role and have many but not all of the experiences needed we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here.

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