Job Title
Logistics Procurement Intern
Job Description
Philips Healthcare is one of the world's top ten medical device companies. We aim to improve the quality of people's lives through developments including imaging systems, customer services, information and monitoring systems. The Healthcare sector will challenge your thinking, develop your professional skills and bring you into contact with people who share the same commitment to simplicity and world-class service.Â
Being a part of Philips Healthcare means having an opportunity to drive your career in an organization where there is incredible diversity across function, skill and geography. We are a fascinating business to be a part of – a global leader in our chosen fields with a strong emphasis on creating impact through meaningful innovation.Â
In this role, you have the opportunity to
Contribute to the Asia Pacific Procurement function in Philips Health Tech and gain practical Logistics Procurement work experience while you contribute to our Supply Chain strategy. You will be part of a team that source, attract and engage with top suppliers to work alongside our colleagues in improving people’s health and well-being while advancing your learning experience in a dynamic, fast pace and innovative company. You will be supporting the regional procurement team in end-to-end (E2E) logistics sourcing activities with the goal of ensuring that we are attracting and selecting the best suppliers and delivering the best Philips experience to our Customers. This could be through some of the work in daily procurement operations, process improvement as well as strategic sourcing projects.Â
You are responsible for
- Manage small scale projects in the implementation of global strategy of Supplier Base Rationalization. Support on the analysis or coordination for large scale projectsÂ
- Understand saving mechanism of every opportunities implemented. On monthly basis, provide accurate reports on actual savings in a structured, efficient and timely wayÂ
- Handle the negotiation and contract amendment triggered by regular contract renewal, scope creep, policy changes,  and etc...Â
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to maintain up-to-date status for the actions agreed during Annual Review Meetings
- Any other projects as assigned by the line manager
You are a part of
You will be part of a lean and nimble procurement team consists of experienced logistics and Supply Chain professionals. You will be based in Singapore collaborating with both domestics and overseas team members. You will have the opportunity to work with cross-functional business teams at various levels of the organization for projects on regional/global scale.Â
To succeed in this role, you should have the following skills and experience
- Currently pursuing a bachelor degree preferably in Logistics or Business related fields;Â
- Proficient in using Excel & Word & Powerpoint
- Fluent in EnglishÂ
- Prior procurement or logistics related internship experience is an advantage, but not a prerequisiteÂ
- Problem solving skills is critical in this role.
- Available to fully commit to January to June 2024
In return, we offer you
Due to the diversity of this internship, you can be assured that it will be a great learning opportunity. This internship exposes you to a vast variety of real life applications related to Supply Chain & Logistics, Operation Management, Accounting & Finance, Negotiation Strategy/Tactics, Legal, Risk Management, etc., which will enable you to make better career related decisions post-graduation.Â
Why should you join Philips?
Working at Philips is more than a job. It’s a calling to create a healthier society through meaningful work, focused on improving 2.5 billion lives a year by delivering innovative solutions across the health continuum. Our people experience a variety of unexpected moments when their lives and careers come together in meaningful ways. Learn more by watching this video.
To find out more about what it’s like working for Philips at a personal level, visit the Working at Philips page on our career website, where you can read stories from our employee blog. Once there, you can also learn about our recruitment process, or find answers to some of the frequently asked questions.
Join us, and you'll get to see the benefits of your work in so many ways.
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