Global Category Manager - Communications IC, Retimers, PHY

About the role

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is hiring a Global Category Manager for Communications IC, Retimers and PHY, within its Supply Chain & Operations function. 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 develop new processes, program solutions and methods
• Analyze owned programs, process solutions and key metrics, and improve them with independent judgment
• Develop and run strategic plans and initiatives across businesses and geographies
• Mentor and guide lower-level contributors

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
• Fluency in English and the local language

Required skills

• Excellent understanding of procurement processes and corporate compliance
• Strong analytical, technical and business application skills
• Excellent communication and project management skills, with leadership abilities

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