Procurement Manager - Systems & Services
About Signify
Through bold discovery and cutting-edge innovation, we lead an industry that is vital for the future of our planet: lighting. Through our leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we're breaking new ground in data analytics, AI, and smart solutions for homes, offices, cities, and beyond.
At Signify, you can shape tomorrow by building on our incredible 125+ year legacy while working toward even bolder sustainability goals. Our culture of continuous learning, creativity, and commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers you to grow your skills and career.
Join us, and together, we’ll transform our industry, making a lasting difference for brighter lives and a better world. You light the way.
More about the role
Drives supplier & part selection in I2M together with Commodity Team
Orders tools and samples in relation to NPI's
Supports phase-in/phase-out planning related to NPI.
Manages Customization & Engineering to Order Projects
Identifies opportunities in new design process through early supplier involvement
Ensures procurement related risks are controlled and mitigated
Supports and executes the implementation of commodity strategies, DFX and VE cost reduction plans
Supports the negotiation teams with conceptual and fact-based information and opportunities to drive significant structural cost reduction improvement
Meets procurement savings cost targets
Develops I2M/Total Cost of Ownership cost roadmaps & linkage to margin management
Reports Procurement KPI's
Supports the Supplier Quality team in new supplier component release process as part of the Advanced Quality Plan (AQP), including compliance and sustainability aspects
Initiates and executes cost optimization initiatives both in new product introduction projects as well as in the existing portfolio
Supports standardization and complexity reduction
Manages cross-functional team projects in DFX convention and VE programs
More about you
Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, or related field.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in technical procurement, preferably in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
Advanced knowledge of DFX conventions, cost modelling, value engineering (L1/L2), TCO management in I2M
Strong negotiation and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and techniques (5xWhy, 8D, Fault tree, etc.)
Knowledge of procurement best practices and regulations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and procurement software.
Everything we’ll do for you
You can grow a lasting career here. We’ll encourage you, support you, and challenge you. We’ll help you learn and progress in a way that’s right for you, with coaching and mentoring along the way. We’ll listen to you too, because we see and value every one of our 30,000+ people.
We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a full spectrum of bright ideas. With a global workforce representing 99 nationalities, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued, helping us all achieve more together.