What a Print Sheet Metal Commodity Manager does at HP:

• HP is the world's leading personal systems and printing company, creating technologies that make everyone's life a better place. Our innovation comes from a team of individuals who collaborate and contribute their own perspectives, knowledge, and experiences to develop the way the world works and lives.
• To improve the competitiveness of Print sheet metal commodities, we would like to invite commodity managers who will work in Singapore with outstanding sheet metal knowledge and experience.
• You will be part of HPPK(HP Printing Korea) mechanical team which is responsible for plastic and sheet metal commodities for A3/A4 Laser print products produced in Weihai, China.
• Reviewing and evaluating the status and the performance of the external sheet metal mechanical suppliers to ensure the solid AoS(Assurance of Supply) and high quality of mechanical commodities.
• Providing real-time feedback on local supply chains in Weihai to mitigate any risks which may impact on the HP business sustainability in Weihai.
• Leading and managing the strategic relationships with external sheet metal mechanical suppliers for the long-term business success of HP.
• Tracking the entire production process, guiding, and supervising the production process, and solving problems encountered in production in a timely manner.
• Exercises significant independent judgment within broadly defined policies and practices to determine the best method for accomplishing work and achieving objectives.
• Acts as an expert providing direction and guidance to process improvements and establishing policies. Frequently represents the organization to external customers/clients.
• Frequently contributes to the development of new ideas and methods. Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors.
• Leads and/or provides expertise to functional project teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives.

Individual who does well in this role in HP, usually possess:

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in business management, Engineering, Computer Sciences, or equivalent.
• PMP/PMI certification preferred.
• 4-10 years of working experience in relevant Mechanical commodity field.
• As you are required to communicate with the global colleagues involved in HPPK(HP Printing Korea), we need a resource who can fluently speak Korean language along with English.
• Speaking in Korean is essential to work with HPPK(HP Printing Korea) R&D, Operation team, and local suppliers in China and Korea.
• Good understanding of CBD (Cost Break- Down) parameters to Analyze the RFQ data.
• Good in negotiation skills to lead the raw material cost competitiveness. (e.g., POSCO, Bao steel).
• Able to understand suppliers' financial data to prevent Assurance of Supply issues and acquire resiliency.  
• Comfortable is using project planning tools and software packages to create, manage, and track project results.
• Ability to create and manage program schedules, budgets, and resource allocation plans.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating and directing matrixed teams and resources.
• Ability to effectively communicate program plans, proposals, and results, and negotiate options at management levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.