Global Commodity Manager

Hewlett Packard Enterprise•Aguadilla, PR

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is hiring a Global Commodity Manager to execute commodity and category strategies worldwide. The role carries out procurement strategies, policies, and tactics; supports purchasing for internal projects and third-party products or services included in customer solutions; and coordinates with engineering, manufacturing, strategic procurement, and business units to support supply assurance, service levels, inventory plans, business requirements, and risk mitigation. Inventory management may be included. The position leads or contributes expertise to priority assignments with strategic implications, develops program and process solutions, and drives continuous improvement. It monitors and analyzes programs, processes, and metrics, partners with cross-functional teams to develop and enhance business processes, and provides strategic and analytical support. The role also develops and executes strategic plans across company businesses or geographies and mentors lower-level contributors. The position is hybrid, with an average requirement to work two days per week from an HPE office. HPE describes benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing, as well as programs for personal and professional development. The company emphasizes inclusion and accessibility.

Requirements

First-level university degree or equivalent experience.
Typically 6–10 years of experience in a procurement or supply chain function.
Strong strategic sourcing and commodity management experience, preferably in the electronics or semiconductor industry.
Good understanding of electronic components, supplier ecosystems, and technology roadmaps.
Strong commercial and negotiation skills, including cost analysis and supplier strategy.
Ability to manage supply risk, shortages, and complex supplier escalations.
Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
Ability to partner effectively with engineering, suppliers, EMS/ODM partners, and cross-functional stakeholders.
Proactive and accountable, with comfort operating in a fast-paced global environment.

Nice To Haves

Advanced university degree preferred.
Global procurement experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Execute worldwide commodity and category strategies, procurement strategies, policies, and tactics.
Coordinate purchasing activities with engineering, manufacturing, strategic procurement, and business units to maintain planned inventory where applicable, assure supply, maintain service levels, meet business requirements, and mitigate risk.
Lead or participate in cross-functional teams on priority assignments with strategic organizational implications.
Develop new processes, program solutions, and methods; lead program and process solutions that meet business objectives and deliver continuous improvement.
Monitor and analyze programs, process solutions, key metrics, and process-oriented tasks; independently identify improvements.
Work with cross-functional teams to develop solutions and maintain or enhance business processes, focusing on particular segments.
Provide independent strategic, analytical, and development support to advance organizational goals.
Develop and execute strategic plans and initiatives across company businesses and/or geographies.
Provide mentoring and guidance to lower-level contributors.