Program Manager

**Job Summary**
- This role is responsible to (i) lead and manage Manufacturing Partners’ (MPa) business relationship, performance, price and contractual negotiation for best in class services in support of HP inkjet supplies manufacturing initiative on contract manufacturing activities, (ii) manage and predict Contract Manufacturing spend to be within the budget, (iii) lead the analysis of specific commodity data and industry trends, (iv) participate as a senior member on cross-functional teams for strategic procurement projects, and support sourcing & procurement activities within their designated line of business.
- The role contributes to the development and execution of sourcing strategies aligned with the organization's strategic vision.
- The role utilizes supply chain and financial modeling for supply chain management, supplier selection, and contract negotiation.
- The role monitors supplier performance to ensure contract deliverables are met while identifying and mitigating contract risks.

**Responsibilities**
- Project Management: Lead/participate and manage supply chain projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closing. Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
- Negotiation: Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers and vendors to secure the best possible terms for the company.
- Financial Analysis: Conduct financial analysis to assess project viability, profitability, and risk. Prepare and present financial reports to senior management.
- Cost Analysis: Perform cost analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize supply chain processes.
- Supplier Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers. Monitor supplier performance and address any issues that arise.
- Provide leadership and collaborate with MPa and HP internal teams to ensure Corporate and compliance governance on BCP, HP SER, RBA, GRM, Security, Assets, etc. are adhered to
- Supply Chain Model Development: Design and implement efficient supply chain models to improve overall supply chain performance.
- Contract Development: Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with suppliers and vendors. Ensure all contracts comply with company policies and legal requirements.
- Stakeholder Influence and Management: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project alignment with business objectives. Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders effectively.
- Leads the analysis of specific commodity data and industry trends, or leads an individual supply chain sub-category, and reports the results to managers.
- Participates as a senior member on a cross-functional team, leads specific strategic procurement projects for less complex domains.
- Holds responsibility for supporting sourcing and procurement activities within the designated line of business, ensuring product choices align with supplier strategies and cost-effectiveness.
- Liaises with stakeholder managers to understand business priorities and translate them into procurement plan.
- Utilizes supply chain and financial modeling to manage supply chain activities.
- Participates in supplier selection activities, assesses the supply base of a category, and negotiates with suppliers with acceptable contracting outcomes using pre-packed solutions.
- Engages with low-complexity suppliers, and monitors their performance to ensure contract deliverables and performance standards are consistently met.
- Identifies common contract risk areas using cause and effect thinking, advises program level business representatives on fundamental contract risk areas, and executes risk mitigation, business continuity, cost management and operations strategies.
- Initiates and champions best practices of sourcing and procurement strategy throughout the supply chain, actively sharing insights and best practices globally, and collaborating with senior management to implement them within the organization.

**Education & Experience** Recommended**
- Four-year or Graduate Degree in Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Business Administration, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.
- Typically has 4-7 years of work experience, preferably in procurement, supply chain, or a related field or an advanced degree with 3-5 years of work experience.

**Preferred Certifications**
NA

**Knowledge & Skills**
- Proven experience in project management, preferably in a supply chain or manufacturing environment. Proficiency in project management software and tools. PMP or similar project management certification is a plus.
- Strong negotiation skills with a track record of successful supplier negotiations.
- Proficiency in financial and cost analysis.
- Excellent supplier relationship management skills.
- Experience in developing and implementing supply chain models.
- Knowledge of contract development and management.
- Strong stakehold