Category Sourcing Manager

Philips; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Category Sourcing Manager to lead the transformation of their Global Technology sourcing strategy. In this pivotal role, you'll drive sustainable value and innovation, working closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers. Your expertise in contract management, cost optimization, and strategic sourcing will be essential in delivering long-term competitive advantage. This dynamic position offers a hybrid work model, allowing for international collaboration while influencing procurement innovation. Join a company dedicated to improving healthcare access and be part of a team that values every contribution.

Benefits

Generous PTO

401k (up to 7% match)

HSA (with company contribution)

Stock Purchase Plan

Education Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Technology Category Sourcing or vendor management.
• Strong skills in contract management and negotiation of high-value deals.

Responsibilities

• Transform global cost category strategies into sourcing strategies.
• Manage supplier relationships and sourcing initiatives aligned to business goals.

Skills

Contract Management

Supplier Governance

Cost Optimization

Sourcing Strategy Design

Negotiation of High-Value Deals

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Business Administration

Master’s Degree in Technology Management

Tools

Procurement Tools

Analytical Methods

Job description

Job Title: Category Sourcing Manager

Job Description

Lead the transformation of Philips' Global Technology sourcing strategy, driving sustainable value and innovation across a dynamic procurement landscape.

Your role:

• You’ll transform global cost category strategies into sourcing strategies for the Global Technology category, delivering long-term value and competitive advantage.
• You’ll work closely with key internal stakeholders, strategic suppliers, and a high-performing team within the Commercial organization.
• As part of the Integrated Supply Chain, you’ll manage supplier relationships, contract performance, and sourcing initiatives aligned to business goals.
• You'll gain exposure to global cross-functional teams, influencing procurement innovation, cost optimization, and supplier excellence.
• This role offers a hybrid work model with international collaboration and may involve occasional travel (15%).

You're the right fit if:

• You’ve acquired 10+ years of experience in Technology Category Sourcing or vendor management (Software & Digital, Infrastructure Services, Technology Services); this is an individual contributor role with strategic leadership influence.
• Your skills include contract management, supplier governance, cost optimization, sourcing strategy design, and negotiation of high-value deals (≥ $10M USD); knowledge of procurement tools and analytical methods is essential.
• You have a Master’s degree in business administration, technology management, 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 an entrepreneurial, collaborative professional with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of influencing at the CxO level and driving global strategic initiatives.

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.

Philips Transparency Details:

The pay range for this position in Connecticut & Massachusetts is $127,680 to $204,288.

The pay range for this position in Tennessee is $105,280 to $180,480.

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.

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 Stamford, CT, Cambridge, MA or Nashville, TN.

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.