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
Responsible for supplier evaluation and management within the assigned scope during new product development and launch (NPDL) phase
Responsible for execution of the commodity strategy, execution of supply base strategy and supplier strategy
Responsible for gathering relevant benchmark data, supply market intelligence
Responsible for supplier scouting, selection in NPDL phase
Lead tender generation and review process for the assigned scope in the NPDL phase.
Ensure that all Supplier related risks are controlled and mitigated.
Responsible for reviewing the compliance of the suppliers in the assigned scope regarding the Supplier quality, Supplier Sustainability and Supplier Development KPI's.
Responsible for Supplier Account Management role for the assigned scope
Responsible for leveraging supply market know how and innovation into Signify
Develop and maintain appropriate network inside and outside Signify to ensure successful execution of strategies.
Drive synergies/improvement for assigned portfolio.
Support procurement excellence within the assigned scope.
Responsible for mid- and long-term price forecast for assigned suppliers
Lead negotiations for NPDL related supply
More about you
BS/MS degree in a relevant discipline
At least 8 years of relevant working experience; 5 years in supplier account manager role is preferred
Recognized as a leader in strategic buying and supply chain processes, serving as a resource to others
Brings technical and/or market knowledge from external sources and incorporates those ideas into procurement
Able to balance the needs of multiple customers;
Evaluates the applicability of new systems, new products, market developments
Leads the development of effective networks of internal customers, and suppliers
Requires in depth knowledge of the procurement area, commodity strategies, company goals and objectives
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.
