Senior Strategic Procurement Manager

Senior Strategic Procurement ManagerDescription -What a Senior Strategic Procurement Manager does at HP:Leads a complex supply chain category; including data and industry analysis; reports results to business executives.Leads a complex, international, cross-functional team.Meets with Stakeholder business executives to discuss impact of supply chain strategic development on overall business and to develop forward-thinking supply chain strategies; influences the industry or marketplace for complex categories; engages with market leaders.Develops and utilizes supply chain, business, and financial modeling tools.Leads complex Supplier Selection Activities.Drives supply base optimization for complex categories.Negotiates and completes contracts with highly complex and critical suppliers.Responsible for day-to-day operations of the most complex, long-term suppliers.Partners with suppliers in forward- thinking strategic development and relationship building.Develops strategies for risk mitigation, business continuity, cost management and operations improvement.Innovates complex business models, drives associated strategies and influences the marketplace.Identifies complex or emerging contract risk areas.Negotiates acceptable contracting outcomes using custom solutions.Advises executive level business leaders on all contract risk areas.Individuals who do well in this role at HP, usually possess:First level university degree or equivalent experience; advanced university degree preferred.Typically 10+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain function.Excellent understanding of global procurement processes, industry, and highly complex suppliers.Knowledge of Aluminum fabrication process, and cost, including stamping, CNC and Anodizing etc.Knowledge of Magnesium fabrication process, and cost, including stamping, thixo-molding, and painting etc.Advanced analytical skills.Advanced business application skills (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint) and supply chain modeling skills.Drives development and efficiency of procurement tools and applications.Advanced communication skills, including presentation and negotiation abilities.Strong Program Management Skills, incorporating multiple projectsAdvanced team leadership and influencing skills.Ability to independently draft legal contractual documents.Applies cause and effect thinking to identify complex or emerging contract risk areas.Capable of independently drafting custom contract solutions to obtain acceptable outcomes.Subject matter expertise on known and emerging contracting principles.Ability to close complex deals in a timely fashion.Advanced ability to develop suppliers strategically and partnership.#Li-PostJob -Supply Chain & OperationsSchedule -Full timeShift -No shift premium (Thailand)Travel -25%Relocation -YesEEO Tagline - HP Inc. is EEO F/M/Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.