Philips is seeking a Sr. Procurement Engineer to lead value creation in the development of Oral Health Care devices, focusing on cost optimization and supplier engagement. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in product development and procurement engineering, complemented by a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering
Job Summary
Leads value creation at the intersection of product development and procurement by shaping product architecture, supplier strategy, and cost optimization for Oral Health Care devices from concept through lifecycle.
Drive early supplier involvement by orchestrating co-design and innovation workshops with strategic suppliers, ensuring industrialization readiness including scalability, quality, lead times, and supply resilience.
Collaborate closely with Research and Development, Marketing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Procurement to influence decisions, accelerate time-to-market, and embed compliance, sustainability, and lifecycle performance early.
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Philips is seeking a Sr. Procurement Engineer to lead value creation in the development of Oral Health Care devices, focusing on cost optimization and supplier engagement. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in product development and procurement engineering, complemented by a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Design for Excellence methodologies
should-costing and cost driver analysis
supplier engagement and sourcing strategy
cross-functional and global collaboration
cost optimization and value engineering
Nice-to-have
experience with ERP and digital tools
automation or AI-enabled tools experience
strategic and influential communication
sustainability and lifecycle performance focus
Key Requirements
7+ years experience in procurement or product development engineering
Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline