Global Commodity Manager

Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing benefits

Personal and professional development programs

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise in Singapore is looking for a Procurement Manager to oversee commodities and manage supplier contracts. You will lead procurement strategies and ensure optimal supplier performance while driving cost efficiency and quality assurance. The role demands strong communication, analytical, and project management skills alongside fluency in English and Mandarin.

The position offers a hybrid work model, allowing you to work both remotely and in the office while contributing to HPE's inclusive culture and commitment to employee wellbeing.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience in procurement or supply chain function.
• Fluency in English and Mandarin at a business level required.
• Ability to close complex deals timely.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement strategies and supplier contracts.
• Conduct data analysis and prepare reports for senior managers.
• Negotiate and complete contracts with complex suppliers.
• Lead supply chain optimization initiatives.

Skills

Procurement processes

Analytical skills

Negotiation abilities

Project management skills

Communication skills

Supplier development

Education

First level university degree or equivalent

Advanced university degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

This role has been designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Job Description

Responsible for managing commodities/categories, 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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Leads a complex individual supply chain for PCP Servers; including data and industry analysis; reports results to senior managers.
• 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.

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.
• English and Mandarin at a business level

Knowledge And Skills

• Excellent understanding of global procurement processes, industry, and complex suppliers.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent business application skills (e.g., Microsoft Excel, 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.
• 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.

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

What We Can Offer You

Benefits

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.

Note

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. HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider qualified applicants with criminal histories.