Global Commodity Manager - Cable, Connector / PCB
Core
Managing global commodities (cables, connectors, PCBs) by developing category strategies, managing the supply base, and negotiating contracts to reduce costs and ensure supply predictability.
Role type
Specialist-level Global Commodity Manager
Builds
Procurement strategies, supplier contracts, and supply chain solutions for HPE's edge-to-cloud products
Domain
Technology hardware manufacturing (cables, connectors, PCBs)
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Category strategy development, supplier selection and qualification, contract negotiation, supply chain and financial modeling, risk mitigation, cost management, industry trend analysis
Preferred skills
Cross-functional team leadership, stakeholder management, basic project management, supplier development
Technologies
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, supply chain modeling tools
Responsibilities
Lead analysis of commodity data and industry trends, meet with stakeholders to translate business priorities into procurement plans, participate in supplier selection activities, negotiate and contract with suppliers, monitor supplier performance, execute risk mitigation and business continuity strategies
Seniority
Specialist, hands-on IC
