Procurement Category Manager - Technology

Hewlett Packard Enterprise India Private Limited; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Professional development programs

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise India Private Limited seeks a Procurement Category Manager – Technology to lead software and telecom category strategies, collaborate with global teams, and optimize supplier relationships across the organization.

The role requires 6–10 years in procurement with strong analytical and negotiation skills, a Bachelor’s degree, and a willingness to work in a hybrid setup in Bengaluru.

Qualifications

• First level university degree or equivalent experience; advanced degree preferred.
• Typically 6–10 years of experience in procurement or supply chain.
• Exposure to software/telecom category management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads a complex supply chain sub-category with data and industry analysis.
• Meets with senior managers to translate priorities into supply chain strategies.
• Develops and utilizes supply chain, business, and financial modelling tools.
• Leads supplier selection activities and drives supplier optimization.
• Negotiates and completes contracts with complex suppliers.
• Advises senior leaders on contract risk areas.

Skills

Procurement

Category management

Supplier negotiations

Analytical skills

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

RFx tools

Job description

Procurement Category Manager – Technology

This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement 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, analyse, 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

In the Finance and Corporate Strategy team we ensure that the business’s capital strategies are operationally supported and strategically focused. This is how we work to secure the greatest return on investment for the global company. By gathering and analysing financial data we can influence decisions within the business, drive initiatives, and help ensure alignment with our wider objectives. Join us redefine what’s next for you.

Job Family Definition

Responsible for managing technology commodities/categories worldwide, with a dual focus on Software (applications, SaaS, licensing) and Telecom (connectivity, network services, mobility) that support different business unit and Global functions WW. Includes setting and executing category strategies; run competitive process (RFx) to meet internal customer requirements and financial objectives; supplier contracting and negotiations; supplier qualification; and establishing quality processes / resolving quality issues. Emphasis is on strategy, supplier development, negotiations (Contractual and commercial), business relationships, quality, cost, assurance of supply, and predictability across both the technology ecosystems. Develops the company’s procurement strategies, policies, and tactics required to achieve objectives. Primary objective is to reduce the total cost of ownership across software and telecom spend while meeting demand requirements, business/quality specifications, and revenue goals. Adds value to the company through managing performance aspects of major software and telecom contracts and subcontracts.

Management Level Definition

Applies advanced subject matter knowledge to solve complex business issues and is regarded as a subject matter expert. Frequently contributes to the development of new ideas and methods. Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors. Leads and/or provides expertise to functional project teams and may participate in cross‑functional initiatives. Acts as an expert providing direction and guidance to process improvements and establishing policies. Frequently represents the organization to external customers/clients. Exercises significant independent judgment to determine best method for accomplishing work and achieving objectives. May provide mentoring and guidance to lower level employees.

What you’ll do

• Leads a complex individual supply chain sub‑category; including data and industry analysis; reports results to senior managers.
• May lead an international, cross‑functional team.
• Meets with Stakeholder senior managers to understand business priorities and translate them into supply chain strategies; influence the industry and marketplace within moderately complex marketplace categories.
• Develops and utilizes supply chain, business, and financial modeling tools.
• Leads Supplier Selection Activities.
• Drives supply base optimization.
• Negotiates and completes contracts with complex suppliers.
• Responsible for day‑to‑day operations of large, moderately complex suppliers.
• Partners with suppliers in minor strategic development.
• Provides input on risk mitigation, business continuity, cost management and operation strategies.
• Assesses current and evolving business models in the marketplace.
• Identifies challenging contract risk areas.
• Negotiates acceptable contracting outcomes using known solutions.
• Advises senior level business leaders on contract risk areas.

What you need to bring

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. Preferable with meaningful exposure to both software/Telecom category management.

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent understanding of global procurement processes, industry, and complex suppliers across both software and telecom markets.
• Working knowledge of software licensing models (SaaS, perpetual, subscription, consumption‑based) and telecom commercial structures (carrier contracts, connectivity, mobility plans).
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent business application skills (e.g., Microsoft Excel (intermediate‑advanced), Microsoft PowerPoint) and supply chain modeling skills.
• Strong knowledge, use, and influence of procurement tools and applications.
• Excellent communication skills, including presentation and negotiation abilities.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent team leadership and influencing skills.
• Mastery in English and local language.
• Familiarity using AI tools & models (e.g., generative AI assistants) to support and enhance day‑to‑day procurement activities.
• Working knowledge of the procurement sourcing process, including RFI, RFP, and RFQ development, execution, and evaluation.
• Ability to create a contract from standard company or customized contract templates with limited supervision.
• Applies cause and effect thinking to identify challenging contact risk areas.
• Capable of drafting contract solutions in known contract risk areas to obtain acceptable outcomes with limited supervision.Strong understanding of contracting principles.
• Ability to close complex deals in a timely fashion.
• Strong ability to develop suppliers strategically.
• Strong understanding of the company and business model.

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. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
• Unconditional Inclusion We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. 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.

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Job: Supply Chain & Operations

Job Level: Expert

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together.

In accordance with applicable Mexican laws and our commitment to non‑discrimination, HPE strictly prohibits requiring medical certificates related to pregnancy status or HIV as conditions for employment, continued service, or promotion. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities. HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.

Experience Level

Mid Level