Strategic Procurement Manager

Strategic Procurement ManagerThis 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.HPE is seeking a Senior Procurement Professional to lead the management of complex global commodities and categories. This role has a direct impact on cost optimization, supply assurance, and strategic supplier partnerships across the enterprise. The incumbent will serve as a subject matter expert, influencing procurement strategy and advising senior leadership on risk, contracting, and marketplace trends. The preferred candidate brings deep procurement expertise, strong negotiation capabilities, and a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a global environment.Key Responsibilities:Lead a complex global supply chain sub-category, including data and industry analysis, and report results to senior management.Develop and execute supply chain strategies aligned with stakeholder business priorities across moderately complex marketplace categories.Drive supplier selection activities, supply base optimization, and strategic supplier development.Negotiate and execute contracts with complex suppliers, identifying and mitigating contract risk areas.Manage day-to-day operations and performance of large, moderately complex suppliers.Assess current and evolving business models in the marketplace and provide input on risk mitigation, business continuity, and cost management strategies.Advise senior business leaders on contract risk areas and negotiate acceptable outcomes using proven solutions.Requirements:Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; advanced degree preferred.6+ years of experience in a procurement or supply chain function.Demonstrated expertise in global procurement processes and moderately complex supplier management.Strong negotiation skills with the ability to close complex deals in a timely fashion.Proficiency in business applications such as Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint, and supply chain modeling tools.Experience leading international or cross-functional teams.Fluency in English required; local language proficiency as applicable.Knowledge and Skills:Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and external partners.Strong analytical and project management capabilities.Deep understanding of contracting principles, procurement tools, and supply chain strategy.Ability to apply cause-and-effect thinking to identify and resolve challenging contract risk areas.What We Can Offer You:Health & WellbeingWe strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.Personal & Professional DevelopmentWe also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.Unconditional InclusionWe are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. 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.