Procurement Operations

**_ Responsibilities: _**- Provides expertise for priority or new assignments with strategic implications across organization, such as leading or participating in cross- functional teams.- Focuses on development activities and introducing new processes, program solutions and methods.- Leads the development of program and/or process solutions to meet business objectives and deliver continuous improvements.- Monitors and analyzes owned programs, process solutions, key metrics and process- oriented tasks and situations; focuses on improving current areas with significant independent judgment.- Works across cross-functional teams to develop solutions as well as maintain and enhance current business processes, focusing on particular segments.- Provides independent, strategic development and analytic and strategic support to drive organizational goals.- Provides mentoring and guidance to lower-level contributors.- Develops and executes strategic plans and initiatives across HP businesses and/or geographies.**_ Education and Experience Required: _**- First level university degree or equivalent experience; advanced university degree preferred.- Typically 6-10 years of experience in procurement or supply chain function.- Global procurement experience strongly preferred.**_ Knowledge and Skills: _**- Mastery in English and local language.- Excellent understanding of procurement processes.- Excellent analytical and technical aptitude.- Excellent communication skills.- Excellent understanding of corporate compliance.- Excellent project management skills and leadership.