
Indirect Procurement Category Strategist – Marketing Category
HP France
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Spring • Texas • Washington • United States
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Salary
💰 $116,150 - $182,400 per year
About the role
- Architect and lead high-impact Marketing 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.
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
- Strong knowledge of indirect categories such as Marketing
- Expert-level negotiation and business strategy capabilities
- Proven ability to influence and consult with executives and senior stakeholders
- Ability to provide innovative solutions to complex issues
- Deep knowledge of supply chain, financial modeling, and business strategy tools
- Experience managing complex supplier ecosystems and delivering transformational outcomes
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Hard Skills & Tools
strategic sourcingprocurementfinancial modelingbusiness strategynegotiationmarket analysisrisk mitigationsupplier managementconsultingsales
Soft Skills
influencingconsultingcross-functional collaborationproblem-solvingleadershipcommunicationinnovationstakeholder engagementstrategic thinkingrelationship management
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMBAMaster's in Supply Chain Management