Global Commodity Manager, Cables

Global Commodity Manager, Cables

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

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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.

1. Commodity Strategy & Ownership

• Define and drive cable commodity strategy aligned with BU roadmap
• Manage supplier allocation, sourcing roadmap, and technology alignment

2. End-to-End Sourcing Execution

• Own sourcing across lifecycle:
• Design / NPI (early engagement, supplier selection)
• Sustaining production
• EOL / replacement planning
• Ensure material readiness for NPI and program ramp

3. Cost & Commercial Management

• Drive pricing strategy and negotiations (Buy/Sell, AoS)
• Lead cost optimization programs, RFQ, and benchmarking
• Develop and apply cost modeling to support sourcing decisions

4. Supplier Management & Governance

• Manage supplier ecosystem, including:
• Business reviews and performance scorecards
• Supplier selection and capability development
• Own contract and commercial negotiations
• Act as primary escalation point for supply, delivery, and performance issues

• First level university degree or equivalent experience; may have advanced university degree.
• Typically 4-6 years of experience in procurement or supply chain function.

• 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 and applications.
• Strong communication skills, including presentation and negotiation abilities.
• Basic Project Management Skills.
• Basic ability to develop suppliers
• Strong teamwork and basic leadership skills; basic influencing skills.
• Mastery in English and local language.
• 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 pre-packaged contract solutions to obtain acceptable outcomes.
• Solid understanding of fundamental contracting principles.
• Good understanding of the company's business units and the company's business strategy.

Accountability, Accountability, Active Learning, 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,…