Job Title

Strategic Procurement Manager (Nashville, TN or Cambridge, MA)

Job Description

578488 Strategic Procurement Manager (Nashville, TN or Cambridge, MA)

Drive strategic sourcing excellence by leading data-driven procurement initiatives, optimizing total cost of ownership, and strengthening supplier partnerships to support innovation and operational performance.

Your role:

• You will develop and execute strategic procurement plans aligned with Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reduction goals, site objectives, and global sourcing strategies, leveraging market intelligence and advanced sourcing methodologies to optimize total landed cost.
• You will cultivate and manage strategic supplier relationships, leading collaborative initiatives such as cost reduction programs while proactively identifying and mitigating supply chain risks through structured risk assessment approaches.
• You will lead complex procurement and New Product Introduction (NPI) projects, partnering cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to ensure on-time, on-budget, and high-quality delivery of materials and services.
• You will oversee site-specific procurement processes, ensuring compliance with internal data governance, regulatory requirements (e.g., Incoterms, export controls), and continuous improvement of procurement workflows to drive efficiency and cycle time reduction.
• You will establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs), including cost savings, supplier performance, and procurement cycle time, while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence across procurement activities.

You're the right fit if:

• You’ve acquired experience in procurement, supply chain, operations, or engineering environments, with exposure to strategic sourcing, supplier management, or New Product Introduction (NPI) activities.
• Your skills include data-driven decision-making, cost optimization (TCO, TLC), supplier relationship management, project management, and familiarity with methodologies such as Value Engineering (VE) and Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
• You have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Electronic Engineering, or a related field.
• You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.
• You’re a collaborative, results-driven professional with strong communication skills, capable of influencing stakeholders and driving cross-functional alignment in a complex, global environment

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 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 of healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help improve the lives of others.

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Philips Transparency Details

Latham, NY

The pay range for this position in Nashville, TN is $94,000 to $150,000

The pay range for this position in Cambridge, MA is $105,000 to $168,000

The actual base pay offered may vary within the posted ranges depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.

In addition, other compensation, such as an annual incentive bonus, sales commission or long-term incentives may be offered. Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement and much more. Details about our benefits can be found here.

At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case.

Additional Information

US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.

Company relocation benefits will not be provided for this position. For this position, you must reside in or within commuting distance to Nashville, TN or Cambridge, MA.

#EOS

This requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug-free workplace.