Global Category Manager Comm IC/Retimers/PHY

Hewlett Packard Enterprise; San Juan (PR); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise seeks an experienced procurement expert to drive global category strategies and lead cross-functional initiatives across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain. The role focuses on optimizing supplier performance, reducing risks, and delivering value in complex projects.

Ideal candidates bring 6–10 years in procurement, global experience, and a proven track record of strategic program development and leadership within multinational environments.

Qualifications

• Mastery of English and local language.
• Excellent understanding of procurement processes.
• Strong analytical and technical aptitude.
• Solid business application skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong understanding of corporate compliance.
• Excellent project management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides expertise for priority or new assignments with strategic implications across the organization, such as leading or participating in cross-functional teams.
• 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, processes, key metrics and process-oriented tasks; focuses on improving current areas with significant independent judgment.
• Works across cross-functional teams to develop solutions and maintain/enhance current business processes.
• Provides independent, strategic development and analytic 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 geographies.

Skills

Procurement

Analytics

Project management

Leadership

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Job description

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, 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

Job Family Definition

Responsible for execution of commodity / category strategies worldwide. Executes company procurement strategies, policies and tactics required to achieve objectives. Ensures execution of procurement channel and category strategies in delivery of the company internal projects and 3rd party products/services when part of company customer solutions; purchasing and buying. Coordinates purchasing activities with engineering and manufacturing departments, strategic procurement, and company Business Units to maintain inventories at planned levels (where applicable), ensure assurance of supply, maintain service levels, meet business requirements, and mitigate risk. May include inventory management. At the non-exempt level, may assist with establishing and maintaining the production control system.

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

• Provides expertise for priority or new assignments with strategic implications across organization, such as leading or participating in cross- functional teams.
• 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; focuses on improving current areas with significant independent judgment.
• Works across cross-functional teams to develop solutions as well as maintain and enhance current business processes, focusing on particular segments.
• 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

• Mastery in English and local language.
• Excellent understanding of procurement processes.
• Excellent analytical and technical aptitude.
• Strong business application skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent understanding of corporate compliance.
• Excellent project management skills and leadership.

Accessibility

HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here. Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.

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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Supply Chain & Operations

Job Level

Expert

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