Global Supplier Account Manager (Computing Platforms & Software)

Philips is hiring a Global Supplier Account Manager (Computing Platforms & Software).

Job Description

As the Global Supplier Account Manager, you will drive supplier negotiations, monitor performance metrics, and implement corrective measures to optimize agreements while interacting with senior management to align category management efforts and unlock maximum value from third-party purchases.

Your role:

• Foster strong supplier relationships and leverage technology to enhance procurement effectiveness and innovation
• Contribute to formulating and executing cross-functional sourcing strategies, provide valuable insights to Make or Buy decisions, and actively shape policies governing category spend
• Drive negotiations with suppliers, monitor performance metrics, and swiftly implement corrective measures to optimize supplier agreements and ensure alignment with organizational goals

You're the right fit if:

• You’ve acquired 8+ years of experience in managing complex agreements to drive significant productivity
• You possess cloud technology expertise: in-depth understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their services, and the ability to analyze and drive SaaS/Cloud cost optimization initiatives, including understanding of pricing models and cost-saving strategies
• You have a bachelor’s/master’s degree in a relevant discipline; additional expert-level certification in Lean/Six Sigma, Design to Cost/Clean sheet, and project management methodologies is an advantage, or you have a minimum of 12+ years of relevant experience in place of a bachelor’s degree
• You must be able to successfully perform the minimum physical, cognitive, and environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position
• You have knowledge of regulatory requirements and best practices for SaaS/Cloud security and compliance
• You can leverage strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills to foster collaboration, influence stakeholders, resolve conflicts, and drive continuous improvement in alignment with business goals

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 company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.

This is an office-based role.

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.