Global Commodity Manager

Global Commodity ManagerThis role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Job Description:

Job Family Definition:

Responsible for execution of commodity / category strategies worldwide. Executes company procurement strategies, policies and tactics required to achieve objectives. Ensures execution of procurement channel and category strategies in delivery of the company internal projects and 3rd party products/services when part of company customer solutions; purchasing and buying. Coordinates purchasing activities with engineering and manufacturing departments, strategic procurement, and company Business Units to maintain inventories at planned levels (where applicable), ensure assurance of supply, maintain service levels, meet business requirements, and mitigate risk. May include inventory management. At the non-exempt level, may assist with establishing and maintaining the production control system.

Responsibilities:

• Provides expertise for priority or new assignments with strategic implications across organization, such as leading or participating in cross- functional teams.
• Focuses on development activities and introducing new processes, program solutions and methods.
• Leads the development of program and/or process solutions to meet business objectives and deliver continuous improvements.
• Monitors and analyzes owned programs, process solutions, key metrics and process- oriented tasks and situations; focuses on improving current areas with significant independent judgment.
• Works across cross-functional teams to develop solutions as well as maintain and enhance current business processes, focusing on particular segments.
• Provides independent, strategic development and analytic and strategic support to drive organizational goals.
• Provides mentoring and guidance to lower-level contributors.
• Develops and executes strategic plans and initiatives across the company's businesses and/or geographies.

Education and Experience Required:

• First level university degree or equivalent experience; advanced university degree preferred.
• Typically 6-10 years of experience in procurement or supply chain function.
• Global procurement experience strongly preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong strategic sourcing and commodity management experience, preferably within the electronics/semiconductor industry.
• Good understanding of electronic components, supplier ecosystems, and technology roadmaps.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills, including cost analysis and supplier strategy.
• Ability to manage supply risk, shortages, and complex supplier escalations.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Ability to partner effectively with engineering, suppliers, EMS/ODM partners, and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Proactive, accountable, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced global environment.

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Job:

Supply Chain & Operations

Job Level:

Expert

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