Description
We are seeking a Global Commodity Manager to join our team. As a Hybrid role, you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.
Job Description:
The successful candidate will be responsible for the execution of commodity/category strategies worldwide. This includes executing company procurement strategies, policies, and tactics required to achieve objectives. The role involves coordinating 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:
- Strong strategic sourcing and commodity management experience, preferably within the electronics/semiconductor industry
- Good understanding of electronic components, supplier ecosystems, and technology roadmaps
- Strong commercial and negotiation skills, including cost analysis and supplier strategy
- Ability to manage supply risk, shortages, and complex supplier escalations
- Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills
- Ability to partner effectively with engineering, suppliers, EMS/ODM partners, and cross-functional stakeholders
- Proactive, accountable, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced global environment
What We Can Offer You:
- Comprehensive suite of benefits that supports physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing
- Investment in your career through specific programs catered to helping you reach your career goals
- Unconditional inclusion and celebration of individual uniqueness