Global Commodity Manager Mechanical

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking a Global Commodity Manager for Mechanical to lead worldwide commodity strategies in mechanical and thermal areas. The role collaborates with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and business units to optimize sourcing, cost, and delivery while guiding cross‑functional teams.

The position is Hybrid, averaging two days per week in an HPE office. The candidate will drive supplier selection, cost modeling, value engineering, and strategic negotiations, with

Qualifications

• Minimum BE / BTech / BS in Thermal, Material Science, Mechanical or Industrial Engg with 6–10 years Sourcing/Manufacturing/Engineering experience.
• Global procurement experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provides expertise across Mechanical and/or Thermal commodities, aligning internal objectives with external realities to maximize efficiencies.
• Develops supplier strategies and shortlists AVL; negotiates NDAs, MPA, SoW and Joint Development Agreements.
• Scores and reviews suppliers with executives; leads annual cost-reduction negotiations.

Skills

Global procurement

Sourcing strategies

English proficiency

Education

BE / BTech / BS (Thermal, Material Science, Mechanical, Industrial Engg)

Masters in Engineering and/or MBA

Job description

Global Commodity Manager Mechanical

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 creation & execution of commodity strategies worldwide. Executes company procurement strategies, policies and tactics required to achieve objectives. Leads Sourcing activities with Suppliers while maintaining close collaboration with HPE engineering and manufacturing, supply chain and company Business Units to ensure the most optimal sourcing strategy in the areas of technology, quality, cost & delivery

Unique mastery

and recognized authority on relevant subject matter knowledge including technologies, theories and techniques. Contributes to the development of innovative principles and ideas. Successfully operates in the most complex disciplines, in which the company must operate to be successful. Provides highly innovative solutions. Leads large, cross-division functional teams or projects that affect the organization's long‑term goals and objectives. May participate in cross‑division, multi‑function teams. Provides mentoring and guidance to lower level employees. Routinely exercises independent judgment in developing methods, techniques and criteria for achieving objectives. Develops strategy and sets functional policy and direction. Acts as a functional manager within area of expertise but does not manage other employees as a primary job function.

Responsibilities:

• Provides expertise across Mechanical and/or Thermal commodities by understanding internal business divisions and external industry / technology trends ; aligns internal objectives with external realities to maximize efficiencies of technologies, processes, and solutions
• Focuses on development activities and introducing new suppliers, processes, programs, and methods to push limits of existing technology (Including Sheetmetal, Diecast, Heatsinks, Liquid Cooling, Fans etc )
• Monitors and analyzes owned commodities & suppliers, delivery solutions, processes and technology linkages, and key metrics in order to drive commodity strategies, improve efficiencies, and ensure that strategic objectives are realized.
• Define supplier strategies, selection criteria, work with team on selecting supply base and develop targeted preferred supplier list, AVL mgmt.
• Negotiate and execute NDA, Master Purchase Agreements, SoW and/or Joint Development Agreements
• Scorecard suppliers and lead business reviews with HPE and Supplier Executives
• Lead annual negotiations & executive participation as needed to achieve annual cost reductions
• Identify sourcing opportunities and negotiate world class pricing and terms.
• Responsible for both NPI & sustaining business - Drive RFIs and RFPs, and business awards for Mech and/or Thermal solutions
• Define cost drivers, develop cost models, and establish should cost.
• Drive value engineering + design for value activities with a cross functional team.
• Understand current market pricing and dynamics of competitive landscape, bring back market intelligence to key stakeholders
• Coordinates global and regional experts to deliver strategies.

Education and Experience Required:

• Minimum BE / BTech / BS (Thermal, Material Science, Mechanical, Industrial Engg) with combined 6-10 years of Sourcing / Manufacturing / Engineering Experience.
• Preferred Masters in Engineering and/or MBA with 6+ years of Mechanical and/or Thermal Global Commodity Management, preferred experience in Manufacturing or Management experience in telecom/networking space.
• Global procurement experience required.
• Experiences reflect ability to work across multiple programs , products, teams & commodities

• Highly proficient in English oral & written communication
• Direct Sourcing experience in Mechanical and/or Thermal commodities.
• Experience in Heatsink, Fans , Liquid cooling would be highly preferred. A minimum of sourcing in sheetmetal, diecast , machining etc in complex products in mandatory
• Strong knowledge mechanical / thermal solutions as it applies to Networking equipment would be highly preferred
• Advanced analytical and technical aptitude.
• Strong business application skills.
• Advanced communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive and close cross-functional project initiatives

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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Job:

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Job Level:

Expert

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.

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