This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in transforming lives and make lasting improvements on peoples overall health across the globe through improved oral hygiene. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills and will be persistent with the ability to influence by driving affordability and accessibility.

　　In this role you will be responsible for:

　　Establishing medium term (3-5 year) procurement strategy

　　Participate on the Business LT and drive Procurement strategies that meet business and product portfolio needs

　　Responsible for managing the product context within procurement via DfX concept, interfacing with all other functional disciplines.

　　Global scope influencing> 300 million € spend and related risk for assigned product portfolio

　　Leads all Procurement Engineering activity, meets all BU related Procurement Objectives/KPI’s and mitigates procurement related risks

　　Achieves product cost reduction through value engineering/DfX and supply chain optimization in the Business Unit

　　Responsible for talent management of the procurement function across the Business Group by managing direct reports (US and China)

　　Ensures development of cost, quality roadmaps & linkage to margin management

　　Manages standardization & complexity reduction (concept improvement)

　　Capture supplier innovation in product & business creation to optimize propositions and achieve the best value for Philips and its customers

　　You're the right fit if:

　　You have a Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline (Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent); Master’s preferred

　　8+ years of experience.

　　Previous experience in research & development, product development or operations.

　　Experience in procurement, managing suppliers and relationship development.

　　4+ years of experience in the DfX, DFSS, DMAIC, Six Sigma, and/or Lean methodology.

　　4+ years of experience applying cost models.

　　4+ years of experience applying value engineering processes.

　　You have the ability to influence and challenge stakeholders both externally and internally.

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

　　About Philips

　　We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help improve the lives of others.

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　　If you’re 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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　　The pay range for this position is $141,120 to $241,920 annually. The actual base pay offered may vary 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 here.

　　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.

　　This is an onsite position in Bothell, Washington USA.

　　It is the policy of Philips to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy/childbirth, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or perceived disability, genetic information, citizenship, veteran or military status or a person’s relationship or association with a protected veteran, including spouses and other family members, marital or domestic partner status, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws.

　　As an equal opportunity employer, Philips is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact 888-367-7223, option 5, for assistance.

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