Global Commodity Manager Power Supplies

Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Aguadilla (PR); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work (2 days in office)

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise seeks a Global Commodity Manager for Power Supplies. The role is hybrid, requiring about two days per week in an HPE office in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, and partners with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to optimize sourcing strategies across power commodities.

The candidate will lead large cross-division teams, negotiate agreements, and drive cost reductions while developing global procurement strategies and policy direction.

Qualifications

• First level university degree or equivalent experience; advanced university degree preferred.
• 10+ years of Sourcing / Manufacturing / Engineering Experience.
• Mastery in English and local language.

Responsibilities

• Provides expertise across Power commodities and optimizes sourcing strategies.
• Manages sustaining power supply programs, value engineering and geo diversification projects.
• Leads negotiations, contracts, and supplier reviews to achieve cost reductions and optimal pricing.

Skills

Power commodities

Global procurement

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Job description

Global Commodity Manager Power Supplies

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:

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 Power 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

Responsible for Sustaining business on power supplies as well as value engineering & geo diversification projects. Executes on commercial & program management activities including SOWs, Contracts, Second source qualifications & Value Engineering projects 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.

Align closely with Technology sourcing managers, to 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. 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:

First level university degree or equivalent experience; advanced university degree preferred. 10+ years of Sourcing / Manufacturing / Engineering Experience. Masters in Supply Chain / Industrial and/or MBA with 10+ years of Power Commodity management, preferred experience in Manufacturing or Management experience in telecom/networking space would be an added advantage Global procurement experience required. Experiences reflect ability to work across multiple programs , products, teams & commodities Mastery in English and local language. Direct Sourcing or manufacturing experience in Mechanical commodities Experience in supplier management or sourcing of power supplies in Networking or similar industries Experience in creating & managing contracts would be an added advantage Strong knowledge power 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 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:

Supply Chain & Operations

Job Level:

Master

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Accessibility (duplicate):

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