Strategic Procurement Manager
$92,600–$213,500 year
HybridSpring, Texas, United States
Job Summary
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. This role requires 6+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain functions and is hybrid, with two days per week from an HPE office.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 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
- 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
- Work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced degree
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