Procurement Excellence Consultant

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Procurement Excellence Consultant

Location Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands Job Type Full time Job Id 561204 Posted Date: 11/14/2025

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title

Procurement Excellence Consultant

Job Description

In this role, you have the opportunity to work across both direct and indirect procurement, gaining exposure to a wide range of purchasing scenarios - offering rich professional development and cross-functional insight.

You will act as a Business Partner, taking the lead in designing negotiation rules and contract awarding strategies in line with Philips principles, including game theory and auction-based awarding processes. Additionally, you will provide coaching on various negotiations and deliver advanced negotiation training sessions.

Your role:

• Be part of and lead high impact tender / business allocation projects;

• Use advanced methods in designing optimal negotiation strategies, such as Game Theory;

• Build expertise in the global organization by providing dedicated negotiation trainings;

• Support and advice colleagues (supplier account managers) in their negotiations by acting as a trusted coach in their preparations;

• Manage stakeholders in a multi-functional environment and drive effective decision making based on Total Cost of Ownership principles;

• Be part of a high performing and focused team of experts with significant impact on the company results;

• Experience a valuable and fast track learning journey through the variety in projects in both direct and indirect procurement, covering a wide array of different product & manufacturing technologies and services in a multinational Healthtech company;

• Travel to various Philips sites within the country and occasionally abroad (intra- and intercontinental);

• Have the opportunity and drive new methods/ways in an organization that is leading transformation, including AI supported tech solutions;

You're the right fit if:

• You have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Mathematics, Business, or a related field;

• You have min 3-5 years of practical experience in Procurement, Sales, or negotiation processes;

• You have strong hands-on negotiation skills;

• You have advanced skills in MS Excel and PowerPoint, and enthusiasm for Power/AI tools;

• You are curious and think logically, allowing you to analyze topics thoroughly;

• You can navigate unstructured, complex decision-making scenarios;

• You are able to collaborate across multi-functional teams and confidently lead stakeholder discussions and decisions;

• You are an effective communicator - you listen actively, tell compelling stories, and influence across cultures and management levels;

• You are passionate about solving puzzles and enjoy strategic games;

• You have familiarity with Sourcing and Auction platforms (a plus);

• You have consulting experience (a plus);