Strategic Sourcing/RFQ Mananger

Strategic Sourcing/RFQ ManangerDescription -Are you looking for a place where you can learn and grow?  If yes, then HP Inc is your place to be!  We are looking for an individual who has the desire to learn, to be pushed beyond his/her comfort zone, and who is not afraid to make mistakes and learn from them.  Partner Business Management Team is looking for individuals with the following attributes: Accountable, Hard Charging, “IT CAN BE DONE!” attitude with excellent decision-making skills to join our team as a Partner Business Manager/RFQ Manager focusing on Commercial Notebooks and Mobile WorkStations Businesses.  As a PBM/RFQ Manager you will lead many cross-functional teams from an End to End Value Chain within the Mobility Group: Dealing directly with Suppliers/ODMs/OEMs, Sales Operations, NPI, Marketing and R&D engineering, and TCE/Q.Be Accountable for the below areas:Define and drive ODM Sourcing Strategy in a collaborative effort with Marketing and R&DLead RFI/RFQ activities from platform concept to awarding the business  (lower case)Be the focal point for ODM issue resolutionsDrive timely and complete Business Ts & Cs with ODMsManage Platform changes and negotiate/mitigate cost impactsManage and negotiate manufacturing costs, MVA, LaborLead Supplier Performance and Relationship ManagementAlign ODM investments with PPS StrategyKey Leadership Accountability:Lead process improvement initiatives that enable better insights and recommendations for management.Lead cross-functional teams to drive, negotiations and influences decision makers to ensure we deliver what's best for our CUSTOMERS!. Interface directly with Executives (Directors, VPs an SVPs) on escalations and Executive briefings.Define and review performance metrics on a regular basis and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.Contribute creative insights and develop recommendations for priority projects.Education and Experience Required: First level university degree or equivalent experience; advanced university degree preferred.Typically 4- 7 years of experience in a supply chain function.Successful in Leadership RolesKnowledge and Skills Required:Excellent understanding of supply chain processes (Plan, Source, Make, Deliver, Return).Excellent communication and influencing skills; mastery in English and local language.Excellent internal and external relationship management skills.Strong leadership skills including team-building and conflict resolution and managementStrong knowledge and understanding of how to analyze business problems using Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), statistical analysis, and financial modeling.Good project management skills, with capability to manage cross functional teams in multiple geographies.Good business acumen and technical knowledge within the PC Market.Job -Supply Chain & OperationsSchedule -Full timeShift -No shift premium (United States of America)Travel -Relocation -Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) - HP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state, and local law(s).Please be assured that you will not be subject to any adverse treatment if you choose to disclose the information requested. This information is provided voluntarily. The information obtained will be kept in strict confidence.If you’d like more information about HP’s EEO Policy or your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law – Supplement