Category Sourcing Manager Ocean Freight at Philips in Eindhoven

Job Title Category Sourcing Manager Ocean Freight Job Description Take global ownership of Philips' Ocean Freight category and help 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 and regional colleagues across Europe, the Americas, and APAC. You will work in a global category environment. The direct team is based in Europe, with category representatives in the Americas and APAC operating through a dotted-line structure. This role has no direct reports, but you will guide and coordinate colleagues across regions and engage a broad group of senior and cross-functional stakeholders. Your role: Develop and execute global ocean freight category strategies aligned with business and supply chain priorities. Lead major sourcing programs, commercial negotiations, and contract management activities with shipping lines, freight forwarders, and logistics providers. Manage strategic supplier relationships and governance programs to drive performance, innovation, and continuous improvement. Monitor market dynamics, capacity trends, geopolitical developments, and cost drivers to identify risks and opportunities. Deliver measurable value through cost optimization, process improvement, network efficiencies, and supplier…