Tail Spend Management Category Manager

Job Description

Hewlett Packard Enterprise advances the way people live and work. We bring together the brightest minds to create breakthrough technology solutions, helping our customers make their mark on the world.HPEs Legal division applies legal knowledge to complex business transactions. Our mission is to contribute to HPEs success by providing proactive, practical and timely legal advice and contractual support to enable our clients to achieve profitable growth and customer satisfaction. An integral part of HPE, we work in areas such as Intellectual Property, Mergers and Acquisitions, Ethics, Antitrust, Commercial Law, and Litigation to name but a few.The Role:Tail Spend Management Category Manager will be responsible for managing commodities/categories in APJ, including goods and services that support the company and its customers. Will set category strategies; supply base development to meet the company and customer requirements; and supplier contracting and negotiations; supplier qualification; and establishing quality processes / resolving quality issues. Will have emphasis is on strategy, supplier development, negotiations, business relationships, quality, cost, assurance of supply and predictability. Will develops the company procurement strategies, policies and tactics required to achieve objectives. His primary objective is to reduce the cost of supply and meet demand requirements, business and quality specifications, and revenue goals. Will adds value to the company through managing performance aspects of major contracts and subcontracts.In a typical day as a Tail Spend Management Category Manager you would:

• Lead the analysis of a specific commodity data and industry trends or leads an individual supply chain sub- category; reports results to managers.
• Participate as a member on a cross-functional team (may lead specific projects).
• Meet with stakeholder to understand business priorities and translate them into procurement plans; comprehends the industry and the marketplace.
• Utilize supply chain and financial modeling tools.
• Participate in supplier selection activities.
• May lead activities for less complex domains.
• Assess the supply base of category.
• Negotiate and contracts with suppliers.
• Engage with low-complexity suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance.
• Execute risk mitigation, business continuity, cost management, and operation strategies.
• Identification of common contract risk areas.
• Negotiate acceptable contracting outcomes using pre- packed solutions.
• Advise program level business representatives on fundamental contract risk areas.

If you have

• First level university degree or equivalent experience; may have advanced university degree.
• Typically 4-6 years of experience in procurement or supply chain function.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, industry, and suppliers.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong business application skills (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint) and supply chain modeling skills.
• Strong knowledge and use of procurement tools and applications.
• 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, German (desirable) 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.
• Capable of applying pre- packaged contract solutions to obtain acceptable outcomes.
• Solid understanding of fundamental contracting principles.
• Good understanding of the companys business units and the companys business strategy.

Join us and make your mark!We offer:A competitive salary and extensive social benefitsDiverse and dynamic work environmentWork-life balance and support for career developmentAn amazing life inside the element! Want to know more about it Then let s stay connected!https://www.facebook.com/HPECareershttps://twitter.com/HPE_CareersHPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to diversity and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We do not discriminate and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global diverse team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together.1100098This role has been designated as Edge , which means you will primarily work outside of an HPE officeHPE is an equal opportunity employer/Female/Minority/Individual with Disabilities/Protected Veteran Status,

Keyskills :
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