Global Logistics Sourcing Manager

  

This role has been designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation that you will work on average 2-3 days per week from an HPE office.

Who We Are:

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know diverse backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description:

   

Job Family Definition:

Responsible for managing commodities/categories worldwide, including goods and services that support the company and its customers. Includes setting 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. Emphasis is on strategy, supplier development, negotiations, business relationships, quality, cost, assurance of supply and predictability. Develops the company procurement strategies, policies and tactics required to achieve objectives. Primary objective is to reduce the cost of supply and meet demand requirements, business and quality specifications, and revenue goals. Adds value to the company through managing performance aspects of major contracts and subcontracts.

Management Level Definition:

Applies advanced subject matter knowledge to solve complex business issues and is regarded as a subject matter expert. Frequently contributes to the development of new ideas and methods. Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors. Leads and/or provides expertise to functional project teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives. Acts as an expert providing direction and guidance to process improvements and establishing policies. Exercises significant independent judgment to determine best method for accomplishing work and achieving objectives.

Responsibilities:

Leads Procurement and Contract negotiation of complex logistics services focused primarily on warehousing, but also including Surface transportation/ last-mile, and Brokerage service.

Responsible for optimizing cost of assigned region & mode and manage significant financial spend budget for assigned region.

Accountable for executing Procurement Logistics Partner strategy for the region.

Creates multi-year strategies for logistics network optimization across multiple stakeholders.

Evaluate key market drivers of logistics cost & services and publish region & country specific logistics market intelligence on a regular basis.

Builds strategic relationships and actively partners with multiple internal and external stakeholders and/or suppliers at the VP and SVP level on a regular basis.

Independently drives and executes HPE’s logistics sourcing initiatives - multiple RFPs/ tenders/ contract negotiations in a year.

Negotiates and completes contracts with highly complex and critical suppliers.

Collaborates with peers as a team-player in multi-modal, cross-region synergies.

Curious learner, ability to commit and lead, pushes for better!

Education and Experience Required:

First level university degree or equivalent experience; advanced university degree preferred.Typically 5-10 years of experience in procurement or supply chain function.

Knowledge and Skills:

Deep knowledge of logistics marketplace and commercial pricing of Warehousing.Excellent understanding of global procurement processes, industry, and complex suppliers.Excellent analytical skills.Excellent business application skills (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint) and supply chain modeling skills.Strong knowledge, use and influence of procurement tools and applications.Excellent communication skills, including presentation and negotiation abilities.Strong Project Management Skills.Strong team leadership and influencing skills.Mastery in English and local language.Capable of drafting contract solutions in known contract risk areas to obtain acceptable outcomes with limited supervision.Strong ability to develop suppliers strategically.Extensive know-how of developing Warehousing modes.Adept at negotiation of logistics commercials and timely management of contractual agreements

Ability to multi-task and navigate between strategic & hands-on work effectively.

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Additional Skills:

Accountability, Accountability, Active Learning (Inactive), Active Listening, Bias, Coaching, Commercial Acumen, Complex Project Management, Contract Management, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Customer Experience Strategy, Data Science, Design Thinking, Empathy, Engineering Product Development, Financial Acumen, Follow-Through, Global Sourcing, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity (Inactive), Long Term Planning, Managing Ambiguity, Manufacturing Supply Chain, Negotiation {+ 4 more}

What We Can Offer You:

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know diverse backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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Job:

Supply Chain & Operations

Job Level:

Expert

    

States with Pay Range Requirement

The expected salary/wage range for a U.S.-based hire filling this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level. If this is a sales role, then the listed salary range reflects combined base salary and target-level sales compensation pay. If this is a non-sales role, then the listed salary range reflects base salary only. Variable incentives may also be offered. Information about employee benefits offered can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html.

USD Annual Salary: $78,700.00 - $181,200.00

HPE 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. Please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity.

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