Description
We are seeking a Global Category Manager Comm IC/Retimers/PHY to join our team. As a Hybrid role, you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.
Job Family Definition: Responsible for execution of commodity/category strategies worldwide. Executes company procurement strategies, policies, and tactics required to achieve objectives. Ensures execution of procurement channel and category strategies in delivery of the company internal projects and 3rd party products/services when part of company customer solutions; purchasing and buying. Coordinates purchasing activities with engineering and manufacturing departments, strategic procurement, and company Business Units to maintain inventories at planned levels, ensure assurance of supply, maintain service levels, meet business requirements, and mitigate risk.
Responsibilities:
- Provides expertise for priority or new assignments with strategic implications across the organization
- Focuses on development activities and introducing new processes, program solutions, and methods
- Leads the development of program and/or process solutions to meet business objectives and deliver continuous improvements
- Monitors and analyzes owned programs, process solutions, key metrics, and process-oriented tasks and situations
- Works across cross-functional teams to develop solutions as well as maintain and enhance current business processes
- Provides independent, strategic development and analytic and strategic support to drive organizational goals
- Provides mentoring and guidance to lower-level contributors
- Develops and executes strategic plans and initiatives across the company's businesses and/or geographies
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
- Global procurement experience strongly preferred
Knowledge and Skills:
- Mastery in English and local language
- Excellent understanding of procurement processes
- Excellent analytical and technical aptitude
- Strong business application skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent understanding of corporate compliance
- Excellent project management skills and leadership
What We Can Offer You:
- Health & Wellbeing: comprehensive suite of benefits that supports physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing
- Personal & Professional Development: specific programs catered to helping you reach career goals
- Unconditional Inclusion: celebrating individual uniqueness and valuing varied backgrounds