Strategic Ocean Freight Sourcing Leader

Philips; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 78,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and well-being programs

Career growth

Annual leave: 25 days + up to 20 more

Individual bonus based on performance

Pension and health insurance; share/lo

Job summary

Philips is seeking a Category Sourcing Manager for Ocean Freight to take global ownership of the category and shape how our supply chain moves across regions. In this strategic role, you will combine category strategy with hands-on execution, lead major sourcing and negotiation programs, and influence senior stakeholders across Europe, the Americas, and APAC.

You will work in a global category environment with regional category representatives and a dotted-line governance structure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of experience negotiating major commercial contracts.
• Strong English communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global ocean freight category strategies.
• Lead major sourcing programs, negotiations, and contract management with shipping lines and logistics providers.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships and governance to drive performance and improvement.
• Monitor market dynamics, capacity trends, geopolitical developments and cost drivers.
• Deliver measurable value through cost optimization and network efficiencies.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders on initiatives including network optimization and sustainability.
• Support supply chain resilience through proactive risk management and capacity planning.
• Advise senior leadership on logistics market developments and procurement strategy.

Skills

Ocean freight knowledge

Stakeholder management

Negotiation experience

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Philips is seeking a Category Sourcing Manager for Ocean Freight to take global ownership of the category and shape how our supply chain moves across regions. In this strategic role, you will combine category strategy with hands-on execution, lead major sourcing and negotiation programs, and influence senior stakeholders across Europe, the Americas, and APAC.

You will work in a global category environment with regional category representatives and a dotted-line governance structure.