Procurement Engineer

About the Role

Join Philips as a Procurement Engineer, where you will act as the central liaison managing supplier-related projects encompassing cost, schedule, and technical changes. You'll coordinate procurement efforts across cross-functional teams and serve as a key contact for procurement-related matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee supplier-facing initiatives and changes impacting cost, schedule, and technical scope, ensuring alignment between multiple teams.
• Create and maintain detailed procurement schedules that support overarching program timelines, facilitating clear communication within procurement and with stakeholders.
• Lead the supplier selection process collaboratively with commodity management partners.
• Promote early engagement of suppliers in development projects to optimize outcomes.
• Facilitate value and cost engineering efforts within Design for Excellence (DFX) principles and value engineering workshops.
• Manage supply chain risk through thorough assessment and mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with supplier quality teams to implement improvement actions at supplier factories.
• Support continuous cost reduction initiatives by working closely with R&D, supplier quality, and operations teams.
• Conduct Request For Quote (RFQ) processes and distribute technical documents to suppliers during New Product Introduction (NPI) and lifecycle changes.
• Maintain part setups and oversee cost updates accurately.
• Manage Phase-In Phase-Out (PIPO) planning associated with product introductions and sustaining changes.
• Engage in supplier evaluations and site visits to ensure quality and compliance.
• Align procurement activities within the Ultrasound business with market competition and technology roadmaps.
• Assist commodity management teams with product-specific expertise and identify opportunities for negotiation savings to achieve cost reductions.

Qualifications and Skills

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in mechanical, industrial, electrical engineering, or related fields.
• Have a minimum of five years’ experience in hardware design and/or matrixed manufacturing, specifically focused on supply chain or procurement functions.
• Skilled in organizing and leading cross-functional teams effectively.
• Exhibit strong presentation, communication, and negotiation capabilities across various organizational levels.

Work Environment

We emphasize collaborative work, preferring office-based teams to be physically present at least three days weekly. Onsite roles require full-time attendance at company facilities, while field roles generally involve working at customer or supplier locations.

About Philips

Philips is a healthcare technology company dedicated to ensuring accessible, high-quality healthcare for everyone worldwide. Join us to contribute meaningfully to improving lives through impactful work.

Additional Information

If your experience aligns partially but not fully with this role, we encourage you to apply as you could still be a suitable candidate for this or other opportunities within Philips. Learn more about our culture of impact and care within the organization.