Software Category Manager

HP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 93,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance (long term/short)

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Generous time off policies

Parental leave (4-12 weeks)

11 paid holidays

Flexible vacation and sick leave

US benefits overview

Job summary

HP is seeking a Software Category Manager to lead a complex supply chain sub-category, developing and executing sourcing strategies aligned with HP’s strategic goals. You will analyze data, influence senior leaders, and manage large suppliers to optimize the supply base.

Responsibilities include contract negotiations, day-to-day supplier management, and risk mitigation. Ideal candidates have 7–10 years in procurement and deep cross-functional collaboration experience, with a focus on data-driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or commensurate experience.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and drive procurement strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead a complex supply chain sub-category and develop/sustain sourcing strategies.
• Conduct data/industry analyses to inform decisions and report to senior management.
• Negotiate contracts and manage day-to-day supplier performance for large suppliers.
• Identify contract risks and advise on mitigation, continuity, and cost strategies.

Skills

Effective Communication

Results Orientation

Learning Agility

Digital Fluency

Customer Centricity

Education

Four-year or Graduate Degree in Supply Chain Management/related

Job description

Software Category Manager Description - Job Summary

This role is responsible for leading a complex supply chain sub-category, developing and executing sourcing strategies aligned with the organization’s strategic goals, and conducting in-depth data and industry analysis. The role collaborates with senior managers to understand business priorities and influence the industry and marketplace within moderately complex categories. The role involves leading supplier selection activities, negotiating contracts, and managing day-to-day operations of large, moderately complex suppliers. The role identifies challenging contract risk areas and advises senior leaders on risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

Leads a complex individual supply chain sub-category and assumes responsibility for the development and execution of sourcing strategies that contribute to the achievement of strategic vision and goals. Conducts complex data and industry analysis, including costs analysis, competitive analysis, etc., and reports results to senior management to aid in data-driven decision making. Liaises with senior stakeholder to understand business priorities and translate them into supply chain strategies, and influences the industry and marketplace within moderately complex marketplace categories. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to analyze existing business processes and develop and utilize supply chain, business, and financial modeling tools. Drives supply base optimization by leading complex supplier selection activities and negotiating acceptable contracting outcomes using known solutions. Holds responsibility for day-to-day operations of large, moderately-complex suppliers, and partners with them in minor strategic development. Collaborates with senior management to ensure that the company’s procurement policies are followed and that compliance metrics are met or exceeded. Identifies challenging contract risk areas using cause and effect thinking, advises senior level business leaders on all contract risk areas, and provides inputs on risk mitigation, business continuity, cost management and operations strategies. Assesses current and evolving business models in the marketplace, and leverages the insights to engage with stakeholder managers and grasp business priorities and translate them into actionable procurement plans.

Education & Experience

Recommended Four-year or Graduate Degree in Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Business Administration, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence. Typically has 7-10 years of work experience, preferably in procurement, supply chain, or a related field.

Cross-Org Skills

• Effective Communication
• Results Orientation
• Learning Agility
• Digital Fluency
• Customer Centricity

Impact & Scope

Impacts function and leads and/or provides expertise to functional project teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives.

Complexity Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors.

Pay & Benefits

The pay range for this role is $93,400 to $143,800 USD annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long term/short term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Generous time off policies
• 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
• 11 paid holidays
• Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave
• US benefits overview https://hpbenefits.ce.alight.com/

Disclaimer This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management. The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Job - Supply Chain & Operations

• Schedule - Full time
• Shift - No shift premium (United States of America)
• Travel - Relocation - No

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Company Culture

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