This role has been designed as 'Onsite with an expectation that you will primarily work 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

Job Family Definition:

Responsible for managing commodities/categories worldwide, including goods and services that support the company and its customers. Includes setting category strategies; supply base development to meet the company and customer requirements; and supplier contracting and negotiations; supplier qualification; and establishing quality processes / resolving quality issues. Emphasis is on strategy, supplier development, negotiations, business relationships, quality, cost, assurance of supply and predictability. Develops the company procurement strategies, policies and tactics required to achieve objectives. Primary objective is to reduce the cost of supply and meet demand requirements, business and quality specifications, and revenue goals. Adds value to the company through managing performance aspects of major contracts and subcontracts.

Management Level Definition

Applies advanced subject matter knowledge to solve complex business issues and is regarded as a subject matter expert. Frequently contributes to the development of new ideas and methods. Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors. Leads and/or provides expertise to functional project teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives. Acts as an expert providing direction and guidance to process improvements and establishing policies. Frequently represents the organization to external customers/clients. Exercises significant independent judgment to determine best method for accomplishing work and achieving objectives. May provide mentoring and guidance to lower level employees.

Responsibilities

Leads a complex individual supply chain sub-category; including data and industry analysis; reports results to senior managers.
May lead an international, cross-functional team.
Meets with Stakeholder senior managers to understand business priorities and translate them into supply chain strategies; influence the industry and marketplace within moderately complex marketplace categories.
Develops and utilizes supply chain, business, and financial modeling tools.
Leads Supplier Selection Activities.
Drives supply base optimization.
Negotiates and completes contracts with complex suppliers.
Responsible for day-to-day operations of large, moderately complex suppliers.
Partners with suppliers in minor strategic development.
Provides input on risk mitigation, business continuity, cost management and operation strategies.
Assesses current and evolving business models in the marketplace.
Identifies challenging contract risk areas.
Negotiates acceptable contracting outcomes using known solutions.
Advises senior level business leaders on contract risk areas.

Education And Experience Required

First level university degree or equivalent experience; advanced university degree preferred.
Typically 6-10 years of experience in procurement or supply chain function.

Knowledge And Skills

Excellent understanding of global procurement processes, industry, and complex suppliers.
Excellent analytical skills.
Excellent business application skills (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint) and supply chain modeling skills.
Strong knowledge, use and influence of procurement tools and applications.
Excellent communication skills, including presentation and negotiation abilities.
Strong Project Management Skills.
Excellent team leadership and influencing skills.
Mastery in English and local language.
Ability to create a contract from standard company or customized contract templates with limited supervision.
Applies cause and effect thinking to identify challenging contact risk areas.
Capable of drafting contract solutions in known contract risk areas to obtain acceptable outcomes with limited supervision.
Strong understanding of contracting principles.
Ability to close complex deals in a timely fashion.
Strong ability to develop suppliers strategically.
Strong understanding of the company.

What We Can Offer You

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. 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.

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Job

Supply Chain & Operations

Job Level

Expert

The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.

– United States of America: Annual Salary USD 92600,0 - 213500,0 in Texas

The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered.

Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html

HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. Please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.

HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.

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