Philips

Makes medical devices and personal health products

Category Manager - Mainstream, Asia

Procurement & SourcingUpdated on Nov 12

Full-timeShanghai, ChinaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience in international logistics or supply chain functions, particularly international freight forwarding in air, ocean, parcel, or rail commodities.
A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration.
Knowledge of game theory is advantageous.
Practical knowledge of supply chain operations and the ability to assess logistics process cost drivers.
Networks in the logistics industry, focused on air, ocean, parcel, or rail.
Planning, meeting timelines, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and review airfreight, ocean, parcel, and rail commodity strategies with the global team and business stakeholders, using predefined execution plans.
Lead regional negotiations on spot bids, mini-tenders, or programs based on business dynamics and needs, and ensure negotiated contracts are published on time when needed.
Contribute to annual global tenders for airfreight, ocean, and parcel, and facilitate implementation of awards with the business in the Asia region.
Support the business in resolving escalations related to freight capacity and service provider performance, establishing efficient and effective communication.
Lead or orchestrate regional cost productivity programs with business stakeholders and secure predefined savings realization within agreed timelines.
Follow company compliance requirements, including Supplier Quality, Sustainability, and EHS, and procurement policies for routine procurement tasks such as Contract Workspace (Ariba), S2C Approval (Ariba), the Saving tool (GEP), and Vendor management (Oscar).
Collaborate with Sustainability and Quality departments to ensure warehouses and transport suppliers comply with Sustainability and Quality requirements.

Desired Qualifications

Process improvement techniques based on Lean Manufacturing principles are a plus.

Job Title

Category Manager - Mainstream, Asia

Job Description

Your role:
This role is mainly responsible for mainstream business (airfreight, ocean, parcel, and rail) within the Indirect Procurement organization, ensuring service providers are sourced and selected in the most cost-effective way while fulfilling business objectives for inbound and outbound flows across the Asia markets (Greater China, Japan/Korea, ASEAN & Pacific, and India Subcontinents).

Develop and review commodity strategies of airfreight/ocean/parcel/rail with the global team and business stakeholders, with pre-defined execution plans
Lead regional negotiations on spot bids, mini-tenders, or programs based on business dynamics and needs, and ensure negotiated contracts are published on time, if needed
Contribute to annual global tenders (airfreight/ocean/parcel) and facilitate implementation of awards with the business in the Asia region
Support the business in resolving escalations related to freight capacity and service provider performance, establishing efficient and effective communication
Lead/orchestrate regional cost productivity programs with business stakeholders and secure pre-defined savings realization within the agreed timeline;
Follow company compliance requirements (e.g. Supplier Quality, Sustainability, EHS, etc.) and procurement policies for regular procurement tasks such as Contract Workspace (Ariba), S2C Approval (Ariba), Saving tool (GEP), Vendor management (Oscar), etc.
Collaborate with Sustainability and Quality departments to ensure all warehouses and transport suppliers are in compliance with Sustainability and Quality

You're the right fit if:

Experience 10 plus years experience in international logistics / supply chain functions in particular related to international freight forwarding in Air/ Ocean/Parcel/ Rail commodity
Education : Master or Bachelor degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or Business Administration
Excellent negotiation skill, and knowledge in game theory will be an advantage
Sound and practical knowledge of how supply chains work and be able to assess the cost drivers of logistics processes
Process improvement techniques based on Lean Manufacturing principles will be a plus
Extensive networks in logistics industry, with focus on Air/Ocean/Parcel/Rail
Excellent planning, meeting timeline, and presentation skills

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 4 days per week.

About Philips
Are you ready to do the work of your life to help the lives of others? Learn more about our business, discover our rich and exciting history and learn more about our purpose.
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 culture of impact with care.

About the Company

Philips

Makes medical devices and personal health products

Philips makes medical equipment and software for hospitals and care providers, along with personal health products for consumers. Its hospital portfolio spans MRI and CT scanners, ultrasound, image-guided treatment systems and patient monitors, while Sonicare and Avent cover oral health and baby care. Clinical software connects medical images and patient data across care teams, and the company earns revenue from equipment, software, maintenance and consumer product sales. It works with health systems through long-term technology and service partnerships, including solutions for care at home. Founded in 1891, Philips is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Acquired
Total funding: $164.7M
Headquarters: Andover, MN
Founded: 1891

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