Procurement Project Manager

Procurement Project Manager

The Procurement Project Manager supports the execution of procurement projects and contributes to cost optimization, lifecycle management, and procurement project execution while adhering to Philips procurement standards and project management practices.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and plan small‑scale procurement projects or subprojects, ensuring alignment with scope, objectives, timelines, specifications, and resource needs.
• Manage the savings funnel, including tracking cost‑saving initiatives, monitoring progress against targets, and identifying opportunities for cost reduction and process optimization.
• Participate in Lifecycle Management (LCM) activities, collaborating with cross‑functional stakeholders to ensure smooth transitions.
• Execute structured project management plans, defining scope, deliverables, schedules and resource allocation to guide execution and control.
• Oversee project execution, monitor progress, resolve issues, and ensure compliance with procurement policies, standards, and governance.
• Identify and manage project risks and issues, escalating critical matters to stakeholders and management to minimize impact.
• Apply entrepreneurial mindset and ownership in day‑to‑day activities to drive results and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management or equivalent with minimum eight years of relevant experience in Project, Program or Portfolio Management, Agile methodologies.
• Experience or exposure to managing product changes or lifecycle management for existing product.
• Ability to support cost impact analysis, supplier quotations and change implementation into factory operations.
• Excellent understanding of procurement processes, cost optimization and savings tracking.
• Excellent English with strong stakeholder collaboration, ownership and communication skills in a global set‑up.

Work Arrangement

This is an onsite role requiring full‑time presence in the company’s facilities. Employees are required to work in‑person at least three days per week.