Global Commodity Manager - Mechanical

About the role

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is hiring a Global Commodity Manager Mechanical in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. The role is hybrid, with an average of 2 days per week spent in an HPE office. It covers Mechanical and/or Thermal commodities, working closely with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and business units to optimise technology, quality, cost and delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Provide expertise across Mechanical and/or Thermal commodities, aligning internal objectives with external industry and technology trends
• Drive development of new suppliers, processes and methods, including sheetmetal, diecast, heatsinks, liquid cooling and fans
• Monitor commodities, suppliers, delivery solutions and key metrics to drive strategy and efficiency
• Define supplier strategies, select the supply base and build a preferred supplier list and AVL management
• Negotiate NDAs, master purchase agreements, statements of work and joint development agreements, and lead annual negotiations for cost reductions
• Manage scorecard suppliers and lead business reviews with HPE and supplier executives
• Drive RFIs, RFPs and business awards for mechanical and thermal solutions, and define cost drivers, cost models and should-cost
• Lead value engineering and design-for-value activities, and share market intelligence with stakeholders
• Coordinate global and regional experts to deliver strategies

Required profile

• Minimum bachelor's degree (Thermal, Material Science, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering) with 6-10 years of sourcing, manufacturing or engineering experience
• Preferred: master's in engineering or MBA, 6+ years in mechanical and/or thermal commodity management, and experience in telecom/networking
• Global procurement experience and sourcing in sheetmetal, diecast and machining in complex products (mandatory)
• Experience in heatsinks, fans and liquid cooling highly preferred
• Ability to work across multiple programs, products, teams and commodities

Required skills

• Proficiency in English, oral and written
• Direct sourcing experience in mechanical and/or thermal commodities
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and thermal solutions for networking equipment highly preferred
• Advanced analytical, technical and business application skills
• Ability to drive and close cross-functional projects

What we offer

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