Global Packaging Sourcing Leader

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking a Global Commodity Manager for Packaging. This hybrid role requires working from an HPE office about 2 days per week. You will lead sourcing strategies, align with networking roadmaps, and drive green packaging initiatives across programs, with 15–20% travel.

The ideal candidate has 6–10 years in engineering or manufacturing, direct packaging commodity experience, and strong program management and leadership abilities to guide cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• First level university degree or equivalent experience; advanced degree preferred.
• Typically 6–10 years experience in Engg or Mfg industry.
• Direct experience in Packaging or mechanical commodity management is a must, broader sourcing experience is an added advantage.
• Has strong program management skill to drive project results in terms of cost, agility, and time to market.
• Proven strong leadership and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible to handle assigned commodities by creating & delivering on sourcing strategies and drive supplier excellence on quality, cost, agility and time-to-market metrics
• Understand HPE needs to the industry and drive strategic partnerships to enable well aligned investments !
• Align suppliers and HPE Networking technology roadmaps through understanding of market trends, HPE Networking technology requirements, and suppliers' value proposition
• Understand industry leading trends in sustainable packaging, regulations & compliance requirements and partner with leading suppliers to ensure Green packaging implementation for all new programs
• Play a critical role in aligning with HPE Networking Commodity strategy in general to identify Project, Technology and business issues among HPE Networking cross-functional teams
• Ownership in defining supplier selection criteria, working with team on selecting supply base and developing targeted preferred supplier list, AVL management
• Effectively engage & lead in the negotiation and execution of NDA, Master Purchase Agreements, SoW and/or Joint Development Agreements
• Scorecard suppliers and lead business reviews with Juniper and Supplier Executives
• Participate in executive negotiations to achieve cost reductions and Identify sourcing opportunities and negotiate world class pricing and terms
• Drive productivity gains through collaboration with suppliers, project oriented.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

English communications

Education

First level university degree or equivalent

Advanced university degree preferred

Job description

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking a Global Commodity Manager for Packaging. This hybrid role requires working from an HPE office about 2 days per week. You will lead sourcing strategies, align with networking roadmaps, and drive green packaging initiatives across programs, with 15–20% travel.

The ideal candidate has 6–10 years in engineering or manufacturing, direct packaging commodity experience, and strong program management and leadership abilities to guide cross-functional teams.