Global Commodity Manager, Cables

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Global Commodity Manager This role has been designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week 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: 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. Responsibilities: 1. Commodity Strategy & Ownership Define and drive cable commodity strategy aligned with BU roadmap Manage supplier allocation, sourcing roadmap, and technology alignment 2. End-to-End Sourcing Execution Own sourcing across lifecycle: Design / NPI (early engagement, supplier selection) Sustaining production EOL / replacement planning Ensure material readiness for NPI and program ramp 3. Cost & Commercial Management Drive pricing strategy and negotiations (Buy/Sell, AoS) Lead cost optimization programs, RFQ, and benchmarking Develop and apply cost modeling to support sourcing decisions 4. Supplier Management & Governance Manage supplier ecosystem, including: Business reviews and performance scorecards Supplier selection and capability development Own contract and commercial negotiations Act as primary escalation point for supply, delivery, and performance issues Education and Experience Required: First level university degree or equivalent experience; may have advanced university degree. Typically 4-6 years of experience in procurement or supply chain function. Knowledge and Skills: Strong understanding of procurement processes, industry, and suppliers. Strong analytical skills. Strong business application skills (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint) and supply chain modeling skills. Strong knowledge and use of procurement tools and applications. Strong communication skills, including presentation and negotiation abilities. Basic Project Management Skills. Basic ability to develop suppliers Strong teamwork and basic leadership skills; basic influencing skills. Mastery in English and local language. Ability to create a contract using standard company contract templates with supervision. Applies cause and effect thinking to identify common contract risk areas. Capable of applying pre- packaged contract solutions to obtain acceptable outcomes. Solid understanding of fundamental contracting principles. Good understanding of the company's business units and the company's business strategy. Additional Skills: Accountability, Accountability, Active Learning, Active Listening, Bias, Coaching, Commercial Acumen, Complex Project Management, Contract Management, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Customer Experience Strategy, Data Science, Design Thinking, Empathy, Engineering Product Development, Financial Acumen, Follow-Through, Global Sourcing, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity (Inactive), Long Term Planning, Managing Ambiguity, Manufacturing Supply Chain, Negotiation {+ 4 more} 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. 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