Global Category Manager - ASIC

About the role

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is hiring a Global Category Manager for Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The role is hybrid, with an average of 2 days per week spent in an HPE office. It covers execution of commodity and category strategies worldwide, procurement policies and tactics, and coordination with engineering, manufacturing and business units to maintain planned inventory levels and assure supply.

Key responsibilities

• Execute commodity and category strategies worldwide and company procurement policies and tactics
• Coordinate purchasing with engineering, manufacturing, strategic procurement and business units to maintain inventory, assure supply and meet service levels
• Lead or take part in cross-functional teams and introduce new processes, program solutions and methods
• Develop program and process solutions, monitor owned programs and key metrics, and improve current areas
• Provide strategic development and analytic support, and mentor lower-level contributors
• Develop and execute strategic plans and initiatives across the company's businesses and geographies

Required profile

• First-level university degree or equivalent experience; advanced degree preferred
• Typically 6-10 years of experience in procurement or supply chain, with global procurement experience strongly preferred
• Mastery of English and the local language

Required skills

• Excellent understanding of procurement processes and corporate compliance
• Analytical and technical aptitude, strong business application skills
• Excellent communication, project management and leadership skills

What we offer

• Benefits supporting physical, financial and emotional wellbeing
• Programs for personal and professional development
• Inclusive workplace with flexibility to manage work and personal needs