Global Commodity Manager Mechanical
Core
Develops and executes global sourcing strategies for mechanical and thermal commodities to optimize technology, quality, cost, and delivery for HPE's networking equipment.
Role type
Senior IC Global Commodity Manager (Mechanical/Thermal)
Builds
Supply base strategies, preferred supplier lists, and cost models for sheetmetal, diecast, heatsinks, liquid cooling, and fans.
Domain
Technology hardware manufacturing (Networking equipment)
Required skills
Global procurement strategy, supplier selection and negotiation, cost modeling, value engineering, market intelligence, cross-functional leadership, contract management (MPA, SoW, JDA), NPI and sustaining program management.
Preferred skills
Masters in Engineering or MBA, experience in telecom/networking space, expertise in liquid cooling and thermal solutions, experience with complex mechanical products.
Technologies
Sheetmetal, Diecast, Heatsinks, Liquid Cooling, Fans, Machining
Responsibilities
Define supplier strategies and select supply base; negotiate Master Purchase Agreements and Joint Development Agreements; drive annual cost reductions and value engineering; analyze market dynamics and competitive landscape; lead business reviews with supplier executives; manage RFIs/RFPs for new product introductions.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
