Procurement Operations AnalystThis role has been designated as 'Edge', which means you will primarily work outside of an HPE office.Global Operations prioritizes putting customers and partners first by developing the workforce of the future. This involves strategic, inclusive, and collaborative working culture. At our core, we strive to uphold HPE's values - to partner, innovate and act - we are an organization that plan, source, and provide quality customer and partner experiences.Responsible for execution of commodity / category strategies worldwide. Executes company procurement strategies, policies and tactics required to achieve objectives. Ensures execution of procurement channel and category strategies in delivery of the company internal projects and 3rd party products/services when part of company customer solutions; purchasing and buying. Coordinates purchasing activities with engineering and manufacturing departments, strategic procurement, and company Business Units to maintain inventories at planned levels (where applicable), ensure assurance of supply, maintain service levels, meet business requirements, and mitigate risk. May include inventory management. At the non-exempt level, may assist with establishing and maintaining the production control system.**_ How you'll make your mark:_**- Provide procurement support, focusing on multiple simple- to-complex, commodities, as well as specific technologies, to develop expertise.- Collaborate with internal and external partners (e.g., finance, legal) to meet business objectives and ensure control and compliance requirements across businesses.- Perform tasks as assigned and applies experience to align individual work with overall strategy using discretion and judgment.- Collaborate with teams to maintain and enhance the current operations and processes.- Execute process improvements.- Participate in Supplier Selection activities.- May lead activities for less complex domains.- Assesse the supply base of category.- Negotiation contracts with low-risk suppliers; engages with low-complexity suppliers; may be responsible for day-to-day operations of low complexity suppliers.- Execute standard risk mitigation and business continuity; cost management and operations strategies; identifies common contract risk areas.**_ About you:_**- ** First level university degree.**- ** Typically 2-4 years of experience in procurement and supply chain function.**- ** Advanced English level.**- ** Communication and presentation skills at executive level.**- **Developed understanding of procurement processes.**- Demonstrated analytical and technical aptitude.- Developed communication skills.- Basic understanding of corporate compliance.- Basic project management skills.- _ Experience and knowledge in SAP and Excel desirable._Join us and make your mark! #costaricaWe offer:- A competitive salary and extensive social benefits- Diverse and dynamic work environment- Work-life balance and support for career development- An amazing life inside the element! Want to know more about it?HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to diversity and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We do not discriminate and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global diverse team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together.Hewlett Packard Enterprise Values:Partnership first: We believe in the power of collaboration - building long term relationships with our customers, our partners and each otherBias for action: We never sit still - we take advantage of every opportunityInnovators at heart: We are driven to innovate - creating both practical and breakthrough advancementsHPE is an EOE / Female / Minority / Individual with Disabilities /At HPE our goal is to provide equal opportunities, work-life balance, and constantly evolving career opportunities.If you are looking for challenges in a pleasant and international work environment, then we definitely want to hear from you.Then let's stay connected!**Job**:Supply Chain & Operations**Job Level**:Intermediate**Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO F/M/Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.**HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.
