Category Manager IT - Software & Cloud

Over de vacature

Overview

In this global role you shape software and cloud procurement strategy, partnering with senior stakeholders and tech suppliers to drive transformative outcomes. You'll lead cross-functional teams through complex procurement programs, turning opportunities into measurable value for Philips. Expect responsibility for strategy, supplier selection, and risk management, with a focus on delivering scalable, compliant, and innovative sourcing. This is a high-impact, governance-driven position at a world-renowned tech company.

Arbeidsvoorwaarden / Benefits

• Health and well-being programs
• Career growth and development budget
• Annual leave 25 days (+ up to 20 extra days)
• Financial incentive based on personal and company performance
• Pension plan and comprehensive health insurance
• Employee share purchase opportunities

Verantwoordelijkheden

• Develop and execute breakthrough IT software & cloud category strategies, programs, and policies to drive transformation
• Set procurement goals aligned with market dynamics and stakeholder needs
• Identify and evaluate suppliers for capabilities, quality, and cost-effectiveness
• Oversee contract negotiations to secure favorable terms, pricing, delivery, and quality
• Manage category funnel measures (QxP) with supplier account managers and project teams
• Optimize the supply base to enhance supplier-driven innovation
• Plan negotiation roadmaps and manage supplier relationships and contracting targets
• Lead cross-functional teams to program-manage supply base changes via funnel and Source2Contract RFx events
• Ensure compliant supplier selection, contracting, and risk management across all category suppliers
• Drive Design for Excellence (DFX) to improve category performance and operational efficiency

Belangrijkste vereisten

• Master's degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain Management or equivalent

• 10+ years of procurement IT category experience in large, international organizations

• Proven track record in creating and delivering category strategies for large global spend

• Deep software and cloud procurement/category expertise

• Strong negotiation skills with a history of savings and managing strategic supplier relationships

• Experience influencing senior Enterprise IT and CIO-level stakeholders

• Ability to act as a de facto leader of a 10+ person virtual team without formal authority

• Positive, resilient mindset capable of thriving in a complex, rapidly changing environment

• Willingness to work across APAC, Europe, and North American time zones

• Stakeholder management

• Cross-functional collaboration

• Negotiation and influencing senior leaders

• Software and cloud procurement

• Category strategy development

• RFx and Source2Contract processes

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