Strategic Buyer
Core
End-to-end management of business and operational aspects for Big Contract Manufacturers (CMs), ensuring efficient and cost-effective operations aligned with HP requirements.
Role type
Senior Strategic Procurement Buyer
Builds
Long-term supplier agreements, cost reduction roadmaps, and optimized supply chain processes
Domain
Manufacturing supply chain and procurement
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> client delivery (supplier management & cost optimization)
Required skills
Supplier relationship management, BOM breakdown knowledge, MRP system management, cost analysis, risk mitigation strategy, negotiation, analytical thinking
Preferred skills
Global procurement experience, experience with Big/medium contract manufacturers, BI tools knowledge
Responsibilities
Maintain relationships with suppliers and define cost reduction roadmaps; Manage MRP system and collaborate on routing meetings; Conduct quarterly supplier meetings and share long-term plans; Optimize supply chain processes and work on cost-reduction activities; Identify supplier capacity and define mitigation strategies for production flexibility
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior, hands-on IC