Procurement Category Manager with French Skills

At HP, we believe in the power of ideas. We use ideas to put technology to work for everyone. And we believe that ideas thrive best in a culture of teamwork. That is why everyone - at every level in every function, is encouraged to have original ideas, to express them and to share them. We trust anything can be achieved if you really believe in it, and we will invest in your ideas to change lives and the way people work. This vision is what sets us apart as a company. At HP we work across borders, and without limits. Global virtual teams share resources and pool their big ideas to solve business issues and meet personal goals. Everyone is valued for the unique skills, experiences and perspective they bring. That’s how we work at HP. And this is how ideas and people grow.

HP is a proven leader in personal systems and printing, delivering innovations that empower people to create, interact, and inspire like never before. We leverage our strong financial position to extend our leadership in traditional markets and invest in exciting new technologies.
HP has an impressive portfolio and strong innovation pipeline across areas such as:
• blended reality technology - our unique Sprout by HP will change the way people do things
• 3D printing
• multi-function printing
• Ink in the office
• tablets, phablets, notebooks
• mobile workstations

We’re looking for visionaries who are ready to make an impact on the way the world works. At HP, the future’s yours to create!

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 French

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.