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.
- 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.
- Ensure regulatory compliance, including leading TL9000 audits.
- Negotiate contracts, 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 technology adoption.
Qualifications:
- First-level university degree, BS Engineering or equivalent.
- 3+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain functions.
- Strong ability to influence, motivate, and collaborate through a cross-functional organization.
- Experience building cost models and monitoring market commodity trends.
- Fluent English.