*_ responsibilities: _*
- leads a complex individual supply chain sub-category; including data and industry analysis; reports results to senior managers.
- may lead an international, cross-functional team.
- meets with stakeholder senior managers to understand business priorities and translate them into supply chain strategies; influence the industry and marketplace within moderately complex marketplace categories.
- develops and utilizes supply chain, business, and financial modeling tools.
- leads supplier selection activities.
- drives supply base optimization.
- negotiates and completes contracts with complex suppliers.
- responsible for day-to-day operations of large, moderately complex suppliers.
- partners with suppliers in minor strategic development.
- provides input on risk mitigation, business continuity, cost management and operation strategies.
- assesses current and evolving business models in the marketplace.
- identifies challenging contract risk areas.
- negotiates acceptable contracting outcomes using known solutions.
- advises senior level business leaders on contract risk areas.
*_ education and experience required: _*
- first level university degree or equivalent experience; advanced university degree preferred.
- typically 6-10 years of experience in procurement or supply chain function.
*_ knowledge and skills: _*
- excellent understanding of global procurement processes, industry, and complex suppliers.
- excellent analytical skills.
- excellent communication skills, including presentation and negotiation abilities.
- strong project management skills.
- excellent team leadership and influencing skills.
- mastery in english and local language.
- ability to create a contract from standard hp or customized contract templates with limited supervision.
- applies cause and effect thinking to identify challenging contact risk areas.
- capable of drafting contract solutions in known contract risk areas to obtain acceptable outcomes with limited supervision.
- strong understanding of contracting principles.
- ability to close complex deals in a timely fashion.
- strong ability to develop suppliers strategically.
- strong understanding of hp.