Procurement Category Manager – Technology

Procurement Category Manager – Technology 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.

In the Finance and Corporate Strategy team we ensure that the business’s capital strategies are operationally supported and strategically focused. This is how we work to secure the greatest return on investment for the global company. By gathering and analysing financial data we can influence decisions within the business, drive initiatives, and help ensure alignment with our wider objectives. Join us redefine what’s next for you. Job Family Definition: Responsible for managing technology commodities/categories worldwide, with a dual focus on Software (applications, SaaS, licensing) and Telecom (connectivity, network services, mobility) that support different business unit and Global functions WW. Includes setting and executing category strategies; run competitive process (RFx) to meet internal customer requirements and financial objectives; supplier contracting and negotiations; supplier qualification; and establishing quality processes / resolving quality issues. Emphasis is on strategy, supplier development, negotiations (Contractual and commercial), business relationships, quality, cost, assurance of supply, and predictability across both the technology ecosystems. Develops the company's procurement strategies, policies, and tactics required to achieve objectives. Primary objective is to reduce the total cost of ownership across software and telecom spend while meeting demand requirements, business/quality specifications, and revenue goals. Adds value to the company through managing performance aspects of major software and telecom contracts and subcontracts. Management Level Definition: Applies advanced subject matter knowledge to solve complex business issues and is regarded as a subject matter expert. Frequently contributes to the development of new ideas and methods. Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors. Leads and/or provides expertise to functional project teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives. Acts as an expert providing direction and guidance to process improvements and establishing policies. Frequently represents the organization to external customers/clients. Exercises significant independent judgment to determine best method for accomplishing work and achieving objectives. May provide mentoring and guidance to lower level employees. What you’ll do:

Leads a complex individual supply chain sub-category; including data and industry analysis; reports results to senior managers. May lead an international, cross-functional team. Meets with Stakeholder senior managers to understand business priorities and translate them into supply chain strategies; influence the industry and marketplace within moderately complex marketplace categories. Develops and utilizes supply chain, business, and financial modeling tools. Leads Supplier Selection Activities. Drives supply base optimization. Negotiates and completes contracts with complex suppliers. Responsible for day-to-day operations of large, moderately complex suppliers.