Sr. Global Commodity Manager - Software at Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Spring, Texas, United States

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Information TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • Typically 7+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain function including key topics of IP, rebate structures, MDF, and licensing
  • Significant experience negotiating legal terms contained in complex technology contracts
  • Strong understanding of procurement processes, industry, and suppliers
  • Strong analytical and negotiating skills
  • Strong project management skills
  • Strong business application skills (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint) and basic supply chain modeling skills
  • Good knowledge and use of procurement tools and applications
  • Strong communication skills (verbal, written and presentation)
  • Good teamwork skills
  • Mastery in English and local language

Responsibilities

  • Analyzes industry trends and procurement performance to support the software category; reports results of analyses to procurement manager
  • Applies intermediate level of subject matter knowledge to solve a variety of common business issues
  • Works on problems of moderately complex scope
  • Draft, review, and negotiate software agreements and contracts, including NDA’s, SOW’s, and software licenses
  • Identifies challenging contract risk areas and advises senior level business leaders
  • Collaborates with internal and external partners including legal, marketing, product teams, services, and finance to meet procurement objectives
  • Manage contract adherence and review for opportunities to renegotiate for improved terms
  • Exercises independent judgment within defined practices and procedures to determine appropriate action
  • Meets with senior members to learn about business priorities
  • Learns to use supply chain and financial modeling tools
  • Engages with partners projects
  • Performs tasks as assigned and applies experience to align individual work with overall strategy using discretion and judgment
  • Reviews performance metrics on a regular basis, identifying opportunities for improvement
  • Evaluates unique circumstances and makes recommendations

Skills

Procurement
Contract Negotiation
Software Licensing
Supply Chain Management
Financial Modeling
Industry Analysis
Risk Assessment
NDA
SOW
Legal Collaboration

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Provides enterprise IT solutions and services

About Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Hewlett Packard Enterprise provides enterprise IT solutions with a focus on cloud services, artificial intelligence, and edge computing. Their products include HPE Ezmeral for managing containers, HPE GreenLake for cloud services, and HPE Aruba for networking. These solutions help businesses improve their performance and adapt to digital changes. HPE's business model includes selling hardware, software, and services, as well as offering subscription-based services and long-term contracts. What sets HPE apart from competitors is its commitment to open-source projects and its active developer community, which supports collaboration and innovation. The company's goal is to empower organizations to transform digitally and optimize their operations.

Houston, TexasHeadquarters
1939Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Hardware, Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Integration challenges with Juniper Networks may delay AI-driven networking benefits.
Competition from startups like Flywheel could impact HPE's AI and cloud services.
HPE's acquisition strategy may strain resources and distract from core operations.

Differentiation

HPE's GreenLake offers a unique hybrid cloud platform for diverse IT environments.
HPE Ezmeral provides advanced container management, enhancing enterprise AI and analytics capabilities.
HPE's Aruba solutions integrate cloud security and networking for seamless, secure connectivity.

Upsides

HPE's acquisition of Juniper Networks boosts AI-driven innovation in networking.
OpsRamp acquisition enhances HPE's IT management with AI-based automation capabilities.
Axis Security integration strengthens HPE's cloud security offerings with SASE solutions.

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