Strategic Procurement Manager

Strategic Procurement Manager

This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Who We Are:

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work.

We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today's complex world.

Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what's next.

We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here.

We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs.

We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you.

Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description:

HPE is seeking a Senior Procurement Professional to lead the management of complex global commodities and categories.

This role has a direct impact on cost optimization, supply assurance, and strategic supplier partnerships across the enterprise.

The incumbent will serve as a subject matter expert, influencing procurement strategy and advising senior leadership on risk, contracting, and marketplace trends.

The preferred candidate brings deep procurement expertise, strong negotiation capabilities, and a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a global environment.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:


* Lead a complex global supply chain sub-category, including data and industry analysis, and report results to senior management.


* Develop and execute supply chain strategies aligned with stakeholder business priorities across moderately complex marketplace categories.


* Drive supplier selection activities, supply base optimization, and strategic supplier development.


* Negotiate and execute contracts with complex suppliers, identifying and mitigating contract risk areas.


* Manage day-to-day operations and performance of large, moderately complex suppliers.


* Assess current and evolving business models in the marketplace and provide input on risk mitigation, business continuity, and cost management strategies.


* Advise senior business leaders on contract risk areas and negotiate acceptable outcomes using proven solutions.

Requirements:


* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; advanced degree preferred.


* 6+ years of experience in a procurement or supply chain function.


* Demonstrated expertise in global procurement processes and moderately complex supplier management.


* Strong negotiation skills with the ability to close complex deals in a timely fashion.


* Proficiency in business applications such as Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint, and supply chain modeling tools.


* Experience leading international or cross-functional teams.


* Fluency in English required; local language proficiency as a...