Strategic Sourcing Specialist
This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.
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:
Is responsible for managing commodities/categories on a global basis, including goods and services that support the company and its customers. The primary objective of this role is to provide best-in-class Global Procurement customer experience to our clients while maximizing the value of their budget returns. Buying the right things, at the right price, in the right quantity, to achieve the right results.
How you will make your mark:
Lead the analysis of specific commodity data and industry trends or lead an individual supply chain sub-category.
Participate as a member of a cross-functional team (may lead specific projects).
Meet with stakeholders to understand business priorities and translate them into procurement plans.
Participate in supplier selection activities.
Negotiate with suppliers.
Engage with low-complexity suppliers to negotiate commercials and acceptable contracting outcomes using pre- packed solutions.
Negotiate commercial and legal terms and conditions.
Execute risk mitigation, business continuity, cost management, and operation strategies.
Advise program level business representatives on fundamental contract risk areas.
Monitor supplier performance.
About you:
First level university degree or equivalent experience.
2+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain function.
Understanding of procurement processes, industry, and suppliers.
Basic analytical skills.
Knowledge of business application tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint).
Strong communication skills, including presentation and negotiation abilities.
Basic Project Management skills.
Basic ability to develop suppliers.
Strong teamwork and basic leadership skills; basic influencing skills.
Mastery in English and local language.
Ability to create a contract using standard company contract templates with supervision.
Applies cause and effect thinking to identify common contract risk areas.
Basic contracting principles.
Good understanding of the company's business units and the company's business strategy.
We offer:
A competitive salary and extensive social benefits.
Diverse and dynamic work environment.
Work-life balance and support for career development.
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Job:
Supply Chain & Operations
Job Level:
Specialist
HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. Please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity.
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