Job Title
Senior Procurement Project Manager – Mechanical Components
Job Description
Are you a senior procurement professional with deep expertise in mechanical components and a strong supplier network across China and global markets? Join Philips to lead high-impact sourcing projects that shape the future of our Grooming & Beauty innovations.
Your Role
As the Senior Procurement Project Manager, you will drive end-to-end sourcing initiatives for mechanical component modules, focusing on pre-NPI (New Product Introduction) phases. You’ll act as the strategic interface between engineering/module teams and our commodity teams, translating product and technical requirements into actionable sourcing briefs and enabling supplier-driven innovation.
Key Responsibilities
* Cost Optimization Leadership: Champion cost optimization by challenging the status quo and finding the right balance between product requirements, consumer needs, and supplier capabilities. Leverage deep insight into mechanical components and product functionality to drive competitive advantage.
* Project Leadership: Lead pre-NPI scouting and sourcing projects for mechanical components, ensuring alignment with product development timelines and technical specifications.
* Cross-Functional Interface: Serve as the bridge between module teams and procurement, facilitating clear communication and strategic alignment.
* Sourcing Briefs: Translate complex product and engineering requirements into structured, actionable sourcing briefs.
* Innovation Enablement: Identify and pursue supplier-enabled innovation opportunities tied to concrete NPI product needs.
* Roadmap Facilitation: Guide long-term roadmap discussions between module teams and suppliers to ensure future readiness and strategic alignment.
* Negotiation Strategy: Support defining negotiation strategies with our commodity team and support execution to maximize business outcomes.
* Risk & Value Assessment: Evaluate supplier capabilities, risks, and value contributions in the context of product and business goals.
* Lifecycle Support: Oversee sourcing activities across product lifecycle phases, including Phase-In/Phase-Out (PIPO) planning.
* Resilience: Support initiatives through kaizen events and continuous improvement programs to shorten lead times, define global supply footprint and local ecosystems.
You're the right fit if:
* You have a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering or related field
* You bring over 10+ years of experience in procurement or sourcing, with a focus on mechanical components
* You have proven success in leading complex sourcing projects and cross-functional collaboration
* You possessa strong understanding of global and China - specific supply markets and trends
* You have an excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and project management skills
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience in consumer goods or health technology sectors
* Experience with digital procurement platforms and analytics tools
* Experienced with latest LLM and AI tools to leverage in your daily work
* Certifications such as PMP, CPSM, or APICS
* Multilingual capabilities and international work experience
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.
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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 culture of impact with care here.
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