Senior Manager, Strategic ProcurementDescription -Applies expert subject matter knowledge to manage staff activities in solving most complex business/technical issues within established policies. Has accountability for a large multi-department area(s) or location(s) with significant impact on business unit results and organizational strategy. Acts as a key advisor to senior management on the development of overall policies and long-term goals of the organization. Plans, manages and monitors high-end operational/tactical activities of Staff. Staff members' primary focus is on either high-end tactical or broad strategic issues or a combination of both. Recruits and supports development of direct staff members.Directs and controls activities within a sub-region or Region.Typically manages 10 or more direct reports. Span of Control guidelines may differ from these numbers.Responsibilities:Accountable for results of a large multi-category department, supply chain, or complex product lines, ensuring that performance meets overall business needs, including strategy, cost savings, direction and people management.Ensures performance meets overall business needs at a global and regional level.Manages a team of senior-level exempt individual contributors and Managers that typically support a complex global organization or business unit.Responsible for hiring, setting and monitoring of annual performance plans, coaching, and career development; ensures that the proper tools are in place to support the team and the processes.Plans, directs and monitors high end operational/tactical activities of Staff with primary focus on either high-end tactical or broad strategic issues or a combination of both.Meets with senior Stakeholder business executives to discuss impact of supply chain strategic development and development of forward thinking supply chain strategies.Partners with supplier in forward-thinking strategic development and relationship building.Creates new operational efficiencies and cost savings within the supply chain on a broad scale using process improvement and policy development.Acts as a key advisor to senior management on the development of overall strategies and long term goals of the organization.Applies expert subject matter knowledge to manage staff activities in solving most complex business/technical issues within established framework.Oversees the development and delivery of complex initiatives that can impact the supply chain globally, typically requiring the leadership of cross-functional and/or cross-regional teams.Manages the demand and supply matching activities from a strategic level, ensuring that businesses are achieving the key business metrics.Education and Experience Required:First level university degree or equivalent experience; advanced university degree preferred.Typically 10+ years of experience in a supply chain or related function.Typically 2-4 years of people management experience.Knowledge and Skills:Advanced understanding of supply chain and procurement processes and strategy.Excellent understanding of market place and industry supply base and standards.Advanced ability to partner with supplier in forward-thinking strategic development and relationship building.Excellent leadership skills, particularly in complex, international, and cross functional teams.Advanced analytical and data modelling skills.Advanced project and program management skills.Excellent people management skills, including managing teams across geographies and regions.Advanced communication skills, catered to a wide variety of audiences; mastery in English and local language.Excellent business acumen and understanding of risk mitigation approaches and contract language usage.Excellent understanding of HP's policies and processes.Excellent multi-tasking and prioritization skills.Advanced consulting, influencing, and negotiation skills.Ability to ensure strategic alignment with multiple parties.#LI-POSTJob -Supply Chain & OperationsSchedule -Full timeShift -No shift premium (Taiwan)Travel -Relocation -EEO Tagline - HP Inc. is EEO F/M/Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.
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