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Hybrid Indirect Procurement Category Strategist – Technology Outsourced Services
Posted 2 months ago
About the role
- Indirect Procurement Category Strategist leading procurement strategies for outsourced services at HP. Collaborating with executives and managing complex supplier negotiations to enhance operational efficiency.
Responsibilities
- 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
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