Global Community Manager Optics

Hpe

Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, Puerto RicoPosted 13 days agoDiscoveredMatch locked

Full time3+ years exp

About the role

Global Community Manager Optics This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Who We Are

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today's complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what's next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

About the Position

The Global Commodity Manager (GCM) for Optics will develop and implement the Optics commodity and supply-chain strategies in order to drive time-to-market, continuity of supply and cost reduction initiatives that enable HPE's Optics business requirements.

Responsibilities

Optics GCM's responsibilities may include:

Managing optics commodities, including optical hardware systems, pluggable optical and copper modules and cables (Optics).
Managing New Product Introduction (NPI) of Optics commodities, leading suppliers and internal engineering teams through all the selection and qualification process.
Managing sourcing, including building and maintaining supplier relations, onboarding new suppliers, and driving Request for Information (RFI) and Quotation (RFQ) processes from inception, through suppliers and products selection to final production release.
Leading suppliers to align their commercial, technical and product roadmaps to Juniper's requirements, as well as leading periodic Supplier Business Reviews (SBR) to maintain suppliers' performance in line with HPE's standards.
Developing the company's commodity strategy along with other GCM peers, and works with internal stakeholders to implement it.
Working closely with the engineering and PLM teams to influence technical and business objectives and decisions.
Working with internal teams and suppliers to meet regulatory compliance, including leading TL9000 audits.
Leading contract negotiations, including purchase, non-disclosure and statement-of-work agreements.
Working with peer GCMs on Optics price negotiations, in order to achieve the company's annual cost reduction targets.
Working with HPE's global buyers and contract manufacturers, material managers and suppliers to align supply with backlog and forecast demand.
Working with cross-functional teams and peer GCMs' to maintain Optics through all lifecycle phases, from qualification through end-of-life.
Identifying projects that add strategic value to HPE's Optics portfolio, working with suppliers and internal engineering teams through all the qualification process.
Monitoring Optics industry trends to mitigate supply chain risks, determine new technology adoption, and explore new potential suppliers.

Qualifications

First level university degree, BS Engineering or equivalent degree preferred.
3+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain functions, 5+ year preferred.
Ability to work in different programs and on different products.
Strong ability to influence, motivate and collaborate through a cross functional organization.
Experience building cost models, monitoring market commodity trends and intelligence.
Experience summarizing complex proposals and projects into executive presentations.
Ability to present clearly and effectively.
Analytical and technical aptitude.
General knowledge of Optics and their key components is preferred.
Fluent English.

Accessibility

HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here .

Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have - whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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