Global Contracts Leader, Procurement Strategy & Risk

Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Spring, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Parental leave (4–12 weeks)

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise in Spring, TX seeks a Senior Manager, Contracts to lead a globalContracts team and shape procurement strategy across Direct, Indirect, and Logistics spend. You will negotiate, execute, and govern supplier agreements while aligning with business objectives and continuity plans.

The role requires 10+ years in supplier contracting, a strong business acumen, and executive presence to partner with legal and business leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in a relevant field; JD/MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of supplier contracting or contract management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the global Contracts team, translating Procurement strategies into supplier agreements, contract governance, and business outcomes.
• Refine the strategy, operating model, and priorities for HP's global Contracts function.
• Lead the resolution of complex contractual negotiations, disputes, and escalations with significant risk.
• Ensure disciplined execution of contracting strategies and管理 of contractual obligations.
• Partner with Procurement, Legal, and business leaders to resolve complex contractual issues and enable successful procurement execution.
• Advance standards, improve processes, and drive adoption of AI, automation, and other digital tools in contracting.
• Lead team planning, talent development, and capability building for a high-performing global team.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Risk management

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law, Legal Studies, Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Juris Doctor (JD), MBA, or equivalent advanced degree preferred

Tools

Contract lifecycle management

Job description

Hewlett Packard Enterprise in Spring, TX seeks a Senior Manager, Contracts to lead a globalContracts team and shape procurement strategy across Direct, Indirect, and Logistics spend. You will negotiate, execute, and govern supplier agreements while aligning with business objectives and continuity plans.

The role requires 10+ years in supplier contracting, a strong business acumen, and executive presence to partner with legal and business leaders.