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[Apply on Philips’s careers site →](https://philips.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/jobs-and-careers/job/Shanghai/Category-Sourcing-Senior-Manager---Mainstream-Asia_592881) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Philips](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/philips/) / Category Sourcing Senior Manager - Mainstream Asia ## Job description Job Title Category Sourcing Senior Manager - Mainstream Asia ### Job Description Your role: This role is mainly responsible for mainstream business (airfreight, ocean, parcel, and rail) within the Indirect Procurement organization, ensuring service providers are sourced and selected in the most cost-effective way while fulfilling business objectives for inbound and outbound flows across the Asia markets (Greater China, Japan/Korea, ASEAN & Pacific, and India Subcontinents). - Develop and review commodity strategies of airfreight/ocean/parcel/rail with the global team and business stakeholders, with pre-defined execution plans - Lead regional negotiations on spot bids, mini-tenders, or programs based on business dynamics and needs, and ensure negotiated contracts are published on time, if needed - Contribute to annual global tenders (airfreight/ocean/parcel) and facilitate implementation of awards with the business in the Asia region - Support the business in resolving escalations related to freight capacity and service provider performance, establishing efficient and effective communication Lead/orchestrate regional cost productivity programs with business stakeholders and secure pre-defined savings realization within the agreed timeline; Follow company compliance requirements (e.g. Supplier Quality, Sustainability, EHS, etc.) and procurement policies for regular procurement tasks such as Contract Workspace (Ariba), S2C Approval (Ariba), Saving tool (GEP), Vendor management (Oscar), etc. Collaborate with Sustainability and Quality departments to ensure all warehouses and transport suppliers are in compliance with Sustainability and Quality You're the right fit if: ### Experience 10 plus years experience in international logistics / supply chain functions in particular related to international freight forwarding in Air/ Ocean/Parcel/ Rail commodity Education: - Master or Bachelor degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or Business Administration - Excellent negotiation skill, and knowledge in game theory will be an advantage Sound and practical knowledge of how supply chains work and be able to assess the cost drivers of logistics processes - Process improvement techniques based on Lean Manufacturing principles will be a plus Extensive networks in logistics industry, with focus on Air/Ocean/Parcel/Rail - Excellent planning, meeting timeline, and presentation skills How we work together We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 4 days per week. About Philips Are you ready to do the work of your life to help the lives of others? Learn more about our business, discover our rich and exciting history and learn more about our purpose. If you’re interested in this role and have many, but not all, of the experiences needed, we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our culture of impact with care. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 11, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: Shanghai[Apply on Philips’s careers site →](https://philips.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/jobs-and-careers/job/Shanghai/Category-Sourcing-Senior-Manager---Mainstream-Asia_592881) ## More jobs at Philips ### [CRM EC Intern](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/philips/jobs/9852a76bcfc748e9365f/) Shanghai ### [Head of AI Philips China](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/philips/jobs/62d3ace2af6c9fd9f677/) Shanghai ### [KA Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/philips/jobs/d35e062165e9608e83b2/) Shanghai ### [QMS Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/philips/jobs/3aab2ed096654c965f1f/) Shanghai ### [RGM Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/philips/jobs/b1dadc2fb2c4e466da5c/) Shanghai ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Category Manager - Pumps & Seals Asia Pacific](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/genuine-parts/jobs/56381c3a046e3c52d909/) Genuine Parts · Truganina, Victoria ### [Category Manager Industrial Hose & Connectors Asia Pacific](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/genuine-parts/jobs/a3d743c8699fecdab40e/) Genuine Parts · Sunshine West, Victoria ### [Senior Category Manager, Strategic Sourcing](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cvs-health/jobs/46b3eba51b07904eb450/) CVS Health ### [Senior Lead Category Manager (Strategic Sourcing)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sandisk/jobs/9a13a72b8a66e01baa94/) Sandisk ### [Sourcing and Category Management - Contracts Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/a8dc41e53bfb25e60d41/) Microsoft · Spain, Zaragoza OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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