Description
The Global Commodity Manager (GCM) for Optics will develop and implement the Optics commodity and supply-chain strategies to drive time-to-market, continuity of supply, and cost reduction initiatives that enable HPE's Optics business requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Manage optics commodities, including optical hardware systems, pluggable optical and copper modules, and cables.
- Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) of Optics commodities, guiding suppliers and internal engineering teams through the selection and qualification process.
- Manage sourcing, including building and maintaining supplier relations, onboarding new suppliers, and driving Request for Information (RFI) and Quotation (RFQ) processes.
- Align suppliers' commercial, technical, and product roadmaps with HPE's requirements and lead periodic Supplier Business Reviews (SBR).
- Develop the company's commodity strategy and work with internal stakeholders to implement it.
- Collaborate with engineering and PLM teams to influence technical and business objectives and decisions.
- Ensure regulatory compliance, including leading TL9000 audits.
- Lead contract negotiations, including purchase, non-disclosure, and statement-of-work agreements.
- Work with peer GCMs on Optics price negotiations to achieve annual cost reduction targets.
- Align supply with backlog and forecast demand with HPE's global buyers and contract manufacturers.
- Maintain Optics through all lifecycle phases, from qualification through end-of-life.
- Identify projects that add strategic value to HPE's Optics portfolio.
- Monitor Optics industry trends to mitigate supply chain risks and explore new potential suppliers.
Qualifications:
- First-level university degree.
- Experience in procurement or supply chain functions, preferably 3+ years.
- Ability to work in different programs and on different products.
- Strong influencing, motivating, and collaboration skills.
- Experience building cost models and monitoring market commodity trends.
- Fluent English.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive suite of benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.
- Investment in career development and growth.
- Unconditional inclusion and flexible work arrangements.