Architect and lead high-impact TOS category strategies that align with HP’s business objectives
Influence and engage with executive stakeholders to drive strategic sourcing decisions and optimize cost structures across HP’s business units
Serve as a senior negotiator in high-visibility supplier engagements, securing competitive advantages and fostering innovation
Partner cross-functionally with legal, finance, operations, and global category management teams to enable seamless and compliant execution
Analyze market trends and business intelligence to inform long-term sourcing strategies and uncover areas for growth, efficiency, and risk mitigation
Develop, lead, and refine category strategies that support HP’s cost transformation and operational excellence goals
Drive initiatives that enable end-to-end value delivery through strategic sourcing, supply base optimization, and innovative supplier partnerships
Establish trusted advisor relationships with senior and executive stakeholders
Lead complex negotiations with critical suppliers, securing favorable terms and enabling innovation, service excellence, and long-term value
Drive the synergies in working across key internal functions (Legal, Finance, Business Unit, Operations)
Ensure alignment and compliance while enabling fast, agile decision-making
Develop strategic supplier relationships to foster co-innovation and continuous improvement
Partner with suppliers to explore new capabilities, technologies, and efficiencies
Lead in-depth spend, supplier, and market analysis to inform strategic direction

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or Master’s in Supply Chain Management or related field preferred
10+ years of progressive experience in procurement, consulting, or strategic sourcing, ideally in a global environment
Background in sales or consulting is strongly preferred
Preferred Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP), Lean Six Sigma, C.P.M., CPSM, CPSD, CPCM, CCCM, CSCP, CPIM, CLTD, or other related certifications
Strong knowledge of indirect categories such as IT Services, Infrastructure Services, labor-based professional services
Expert-level negotiation and business strategy capabilities
Proven ability to influence and consult with executives and senior stakeholders
Exceptional communication, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Long term/short term disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Generous time off policies, including; 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
11 paid holidays
Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

strategic sourcingcategory strategiesmarket analysisspend analysissupplier engagementcost optimizationsupply base optimizationbusiness intelligencenegotiationprocurement

Soft Skills

influencingconsultingcommunicationanalytical thinkingproblem-solvingleadershipcross-functional collaborationrelationship buildingstrategic thinkinginnovation

Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)Lean Six SigmaC.P.M.CPSMCPSDCPCMCCCMCSCPCPIMCLTD