Philips

Category Sourcing Senior Manager - Mainstream Asia

China · Work style not stated · Full time

Apply on the employer’s site ↗See how well you match this job

You apply directly with the employer. ROLIVA does not submit applications from this page and is not the employer.

About the role

Description from the employer’s posting. Check the employer’s page for the current version.

EmployerPhilips
LocationChina
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted10 Oct 2026

Job Title

Category Sourcing Senior Manager - Mainstream Asia

Job Description

Your role:
This role is mainly responsible for mainstream business (airfreight, ocean, parcel, and rail) within the Indirect Procurement organization, ensuring service providers are sourced and selected in the most cost-effective way while fulfilling business objectives for inbound and outbound flows across the Asia markets (Greater China, Japan/Korea, ASEAN & Pacific, and India Subcontinents).

Develop and review commodity strategies of airfreight/ocean/parcel/rail with the global team and business stakeholders, with pre-defined execution plans
Lead regional negotiations on spot bids, mini-tenders, or programs based on business dynamics and needs, and ensure negotiated contracts are published on time, if needed
Contribute to annual global tenders (airfreight/ocean/parcel) and facilitate implementation of awards with the business in the Asia region
Support the business in resolving escalations related to freight capacity and service provider performance, establishing efficient and effective communication
Lead/orchestrate regional cost productivity programs with business stakeholders and secure pre-defined savings realization within the agreed timeline;
Follow company compliance requirements (e.g. Supplier Quality, Sustainability, EHS, etc.) and procurement policies for regular procurement tasks such as Contract Workspace (Ariba), S2C Approval (Ariba), Saving tool (GEP), Vendor management (Oscar), etc.
Collaborate with Sustainability and Quality departments to ensure all warehouses and transport suppliers are in compliance with Sustainability and Quality

Show full description

You're the right fit if:

Experience 10 plus years experience in international logistics / supply chain functions in particular related to international freight forwarding in Air/ Ocean/Parcel/ Rail commodity
Education : Master or Bachelor degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or Business Administration
Excellent negotiation skill, and knowledge in game theory will be an advantage
Sound and practical knowledge of how supply chains work and be able to assess the cost drivers of logistics processes
Process improvement techniques based on Lean Manufacturing principles will be a plus
Extensive networks in logistics industry, with focus on Air/Ocean/Parcel/Rail
Excellent planning, meeting timeline, and presentation skills

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 4 days per week.

About Philips
Are you ready to do the work of your life to help the lives of others? Learn more about our business, discover our rich and exciting history and learn more about our purpose.
If you’re interested in this role and have many, but not all, of the experiences needed, we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our culture of impact with care.

See how well you match this job Apply on the employer’s site ↗

Check your resume against this job Free, no sign-up. Nothing you paste is stored.

Staying safe while you apply

Never pay to apply, interview or accept an offer. ROLIVA never asks you for payment to apply to a job.
Apply only through the official “Apply on the employer’s site” button, on the employer’s own site, and check that a recruiter’s email uses that employer’s own domain rather than a free email address.
Be cautious of an offer made with no real interview, or pressure to decide quickly or share financial details early.

Does something look wrong with this listing? Use “Report broken link” in the role details, or read ROLIVA’s full job-safety guidance ↗.

Preparing for this role with ROLIVA

Check the fit.
Compare the requirements with the experience you have confirmed, including gaps.
Prepare honestly.
Build interview stories and application drafts from your own evidence.
Keep track.
Save the role and record your own application status and follow-ups.

Create a free workspace or log in.