Procurement Manager

Job description

HP is one of the world’s largest & most successful IT companies. We know that our people and values are the most important elements in this success. We invest in your personal growth and development in an environment that will both challenge and reward you.
 
HP Enterprise Group offers a diverse portfolio of products ranging from Networking, Storage, ISS to Technology Services, Consulting and Outsourcing. We provide consulting and support to more than 1,000 corporations and government clients in 90 countries, achieving maximum productivity and efficiency for our customers.
In order to drive this continued success through our talented workforce. We have an opportunity for a Procurement Manager.
 
Leads the analysis of a specific commodity data and industry trends or leads an individual supply chain subcategory; reports results to managers.
Participates as a senior member on a cross-functional team. May lead specific projects.
Meets with Stakeholder managers to understand business priorities and translate them into procurement plans; comprehends the industry and the Marketplace.
Utilizes supply chain and financial modeling tools.
Participates in Supplier Selection Activities. May lead activities for less complex domains. Assesses the supply base of category. Negotiates and contracts with suppliers.
Engages with low-complexity suppliers. Monitors supplier performance.
Executes risk mitigation, business continuity, cost management, and operation strategies.
Identifies common contract risk areas. Negotiates acceptable contracting outcomes using prepacked solutions. Advises program level business representatives on fundamental contract risk areas.
Influences a particular supply base across multiple business units.
Typically interacts with Managers and Directors.
Scope can be located at the country, regional, or global level, within multiple business units, or within a functional area.

Desired profile

First level university degree or equivalent experience; may have advanced university degree.
Minimum 2-4years of experiences in procurement or supply chain function. 
Minimum 2-4 years of experiences in managing supplier
Minimum 2-4 years of experiences in managing pricing
Strong understanding of procurement processes, industry, and suppliers.
Strong analytical skills.
Strong business application skills (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint) and supply chain modeling skills.
Strong knowledge and use of procurement tools andapplications.
Ability to create a contract using standard company contract templates with supervision. Applies cause and effect thinking to identify common contract risk areas.
 Capable of applying prepackaged contract solutions to obtain acceptable outcomes.
Solid understanding of fundamental contracting principles.
Good understanding of company business units and company business strategy.
Excellent cultural knowledge of supplier locations