Your responsibilities

• Define and implement Marketing category sourcing and suppliers strategies for the allocated spend (€200M+)
• Manage key marketing sub-categories of media, Comms, PR, influencer, creative, production, content localization & translation, event, Marketing insights, Sponsorship, digital engagement CRM, SEO etc. spend for North America region
• Work with extended outsourcing 3rd party marketing procurement partner to deliver sourcing projects
• Ensure alignment with the organization’s marketing and brand objectives while optimizing cost efficiency & cost savings
• Define and deliver a strong savings funnel approach of Procurement (Price) and Demand (Quantity) initiatives
• Negotiate contracts for commercials to ensure budget adherence; Partner with legal on contract implementation
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable vendors within marketing category
• Build strong relationships with suppliers to ensure high-quality deliverables and long-term engagement & partnership
• Manage the global key strategic marketing category Suppliers’ Relationships; conduct regular vendor performance reviews based on service quality, cost, and compliance
• Contribute to the development of Sourcing Playbooks to guide supplier management

Our requirements

• You have a Bachelor/Master’s degree in business administration, Economics or equivalent
• You have 5 - 15+ years’ experience in category sourcing for Marketing Services Category
• You have specific expertise in Media & PR, Creative agencies mgmt. and Digital
• You have deep understanding of market offerings and trends with proven functional and thought leadership of the Marketing category
• You have proven experience Managing spend (€200M+) & key suppliers, with the ability to and lead global or regional projects
• You are a practitioner in designing new sourcing models, and negotiating complex deals (€20M+)
• You demonstrate an expert level in contract management and disputes / escalation resolution at CxO level
• You have an ability to deliver opportunities / business cases with plans to optimize spend and TCO
• You have an ability to develop a 360° supplier strategy, account management plan and roadmap
• You have proven supplier relationship management skills and ability to lead supplier governance
• You are entrepreneurial with ability to take independent decisions while de-risking the business
• You know how to collaborate with other functions (i.e. legal, security) to ensure contract compliance
• You are able to work and manage the 3rd party procurement partner to deliver procurement projects and drive savings
• You have strong communication skills with ability to influence stakeholders at CxO level
• You are flexible mindset with strong work ethics and collaboration skills in global teams
• You understand the Source-2-Contract and P2P processes, contract management
• You have knowledge of procurement tools and analytical methods
• You have an excellent negotiation skills
• You are fluent in English (both written and spoken)

What we offer

• Hybrid model of working

• Annual bonus based on performance achieved

• Private medical care with the option to extend it to family members

• Benefit System cards

• Discount for Philips’ products

• Wide variety of trainings & learning opportunities

• Promotion of a healthy lifestyle in the office

• Employee Assistance Program