Category Center Buyer (Job #1470273)

Short company description

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know diverse backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Requirements

Education and Experience Required
First level university degree or equivalent experience
Typically 2-4 years of experience in procurement or supply chain function.
Knowledge and Skills Required
Good understanding of procurement processes, industry, and suppliers.
Strong analytical skills.
Good 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; Nice to have Hebrew skills
Knowledge of another foreign language is highly appreciated

Responsibilities

Analyzes industry trends and procurement performance to support a supply category; reports results of analyses to procurement manager.
Collaborates with internal and external partners to meet procurement objectives.
Meets with senior members in an observer capacity 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
Influences a particular team within the job family.
Typically interacts with Managers.
Scope is typically limited to one country or sub-region, within a business unit, or within a functional area.