GLO Global Partner & Program Management - Logistics & Spares

About the role

Part of HPE's Global Logistics & Spares Sourcing team, the Global Partner & Program Management Manager is responsible for driving strategic relationship management and innovation ideation with key logistics & spares partners. Leveraging know-how in logistics, service supply chain and consulting, emphasis is on strategy, supplier development, business relationships, partner innovation funnel, executive top-to-tops, strategic negotiations and stakeholder alignment. Develops HPE's Partner strategy and influences cross-functional teams internally and externally to create differentiated value with Logistics & Spares partners.

Key responsibilities

• Lead Strategic Relationship Management with strategic partners
• Create HPE's Supplier Segmentation Strategy and Partner Road-map with thought leadership and strategic ideation
• Consultatively engage multiple stakeholders internally and externally to run Ideation workshops and Value-Stream Mapping exercises from idea to concept stage
• Setup regular cadence with Executive Sponsors, Account Managers and Procurement Director for strategic relationship management
• Host Executive Business Reviews (EBRs) and BU Connects with clear vision and purpose, driving strategic value through EBR engagements
• Build strategic relationships and actively partner with multiple internal and external stakeholders and suppliers at the VP and SVP level on a regular basis
• Support Sourcing team on socialization of RFI/RFQ/post-RFQ discussions with LSPs, Kitting & OEM Partners
• Run strategic programs such as Warehouse Network Optimization, Synergy Programs, Intermodal Transportation programs, and Sustainability/Cybersecurity liaison from Sourcing
• Manage Partner awards and recognitions, and Partner Summit
• Run Partner Survey and drive improvement of Net Promoter Score of Supplier partnerships

About you

• First level university degree or equivalent experience; advanced university degree preferred
• Typically 12-15 years of experience in logistics or supply chain or related function
• Deep experience in Consulting, Strategic Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management and Business Process & Strategy alignment
• Proven performer in 3PL Logistics & Aftermarket solutions or Logistics Procurement/Supplier Strategy
• Knowledge of logistics marketplace with prior experience in Consulting domain
• Experience running strategic ideation workshops and managing relationships
• Strong lead with ability to work in ambiguous environments
• Ability to multi-task and navigate between strategic and hands-on work effectively
• Ability to close complex discussions in a timely fashion
• Reasonable flexibility to work across global time-zone