Global Procurement (GP) Intern

Job Description

At Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), we bring together the brightest minds to create breakthrough technology solutions and advance the way people live and work. Our legacy inspires us as we forge ahead dedicated to helping our customers make their mark on the world.

Learning does not only happen through training. Relationships are among the most powerful ways for people to learn and grow, and this is part of our HPE culture. In addition to working alongside talented colleagues, you will have many opportunities to learn through coaching and stretch assignment opportunities. You’ll be guided by feedback and support to accelerate your learning and maximize your knowledge. We also have a “reverse mentoring” program which allows us to share our knowledge and strengths across our multi-generation workforce.

We Have a Passion for What We Do

HPE is advancing the way people live and work. Innovation is core to our DNA, and we’re innovating to help enterprises redefine experiences and drive smarter, hyper-efficient operations. Examples include:

• Accelerating a cure for Alzheimer’s
• Sending a supercomputer into space
• Redefining sports fan experience

Our goal is to hire the best and brightest talent, to nurture their unique skills and ideas so they can win and grow with HPE.

Creating Unlimited Opportunities

Global Procurement (GP) is an innovative organization that is at the forefront of its industry helping to fuel HPE's growth. Each Year, HPE spends about $4 Billion globally on various products & services that we use to keep our company running successfully. Leveraging HPE’s collective buying power, GP optimizes HPE’s spend in order to deliver the best quality and value to the business. We procure everything from technology (such as hardware, software, and telecommunications) to marketing, outsourced labor, facilities and business services - all spend in order to do business internally and support our outsourced services clients.

Shaping the Future Leaders of Global Procurement

The HPE Global Procurement program is designed to mentor and develop talented individuals with strong leadership potential and strategic thinking capability. We are looking for energetic, highly motivated individuals who can bring innovative ideas and fresh perspectives into our organization as we move toward creating the 2020 workplace. Well-rounded business acumen and global orientation are critical in GP. The GP Internship Program offers an opportunity for development of best-in-class leadership skills, procurement, and future career advancement and is designed to attract, develop and retain exceptional talent that will then feed into our PREP Program.

The GP Internship is a 10-week project-based assignment that may include:

• Working across HPE businesses and functional organizations (Marketing, Sales, HR, Finance, etc.) as a trusted advisor/consultant
• Core procurement category management skills (data intelligence, market analysis, stakeholder management, negotiation plans, supplier evaluations & interaction, contracts, implementation)
• Developing Leadership & Influencing skills
• Develop network across peers, managers, senior leadership and executives
• Efficiency gains through process improvement projects & execution
• Working knowledge of HPE, and its business objectives
• Project Management, Communication & Presentation skills
• Social & Volunteer events with other Plano Interns
• Opportunity for end of summer project report out to GP Vice-President & Senior Leadership

Education or Experience

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or equivalent major; current Sophomores and Juniors preferred

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong leadership, influencing, communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong project management abilities
• Geographic, cultural knowledge, and/or experience
• Self-starter with ability to manage work in multiple areas and within a virtual work environment
• Effective collaborator
• Ability to develop and promote positive change through innovation and creativity
• Strong contributor who wants to make an impact
• Strong business acumen and critical analytical skills
• Drive to contribute and make an impact

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Values:

• Partnership first: We believe in the power of collaboration - building long term relationships with our customers, our partners and each other
• Bias for action: We never sit still - we take advantage of every opportunity
• Innovators at heart: We are driven to innovate - creating both practical and breakthrough advancements

We offer:

• A competitive salary and extensive social benefits
• Diverse and dynamic work environment
• Work-life balance and support for career development
• An amazing life inside the element! Want to know more about it?

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