Junior Sourcing & Project Specialist

Philips Lighting is the global market leader in the lighting industry focus on improving life with light through fully integrated, connected lighting products and solutions in surroundings all around you. Homes, schools, towns and cities will have improved energy efficiency and personalization as a result of Philips Lighting innovation.

Procurement Shared Services Center (PSSC) based in Łódź, Poland, is part of global Philips Procurement. Under the umbrella of Philips Lightning, Philips Procurement manages and performs sourcing and procurement activities for (indirect) goods and services for Philips Lighting.

PSSC acts on behalf of the Philips businesses, handling every step in the purchasing process – from demand analysis to final delivery. PSSC delivers value added services by leveraging economies of scale, globalizing processes and simplifying the ways of working, while delivering superior purchasing experiences by listening and acting on our customers’ feedback.

Your challenge:

You will perform tactical, operational and transactional sourcing for indirect materials and services and support in executing the process flows within the various systems. You will provide administrative support and guidance for appropriate use of procurement tools and applications and deliver value added services through customized reporting and market intelligence towards entire Procurement Organization.

Your key responsibilities:

• Provides system maintenance and updates
• Manages administrative tasks related to Philips applications and processes
• Performs all required reporting and trend analysis
• Performs extensive 1st line and/or 2nd line support activities
• Maintains relationships with internal and external stake holders
• Identifies and participating in procurement projects and initiatives
• Solves issues related to processing shopping carts and vendor creation forms

We are looking for people with:

• Graduate with Bachelor or Master degree
• Fluent English is a must (both orally and in writing)
• Experience within Sourcing/Procurement or Project area
• Ability to inspire commitment, arrange, communicate and influence virtually
• Self-driven and pro-active, able to work independently in virtual environment
• Computer literacy essential and experience in MS office applications (excellent command of MS Excel is a must)

We offer a range of fringe benefits:

• Yearly bonus based on performance achieved
• Private medical care with option to extend it to family members
• Benefit System cards
• Discount for Philips’ products.