GLO - Surface Freight - Sourcing Intelligence Manager This role has been designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.Who We Are:Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.Job Description: Job Family Definition:Responsible for managing commodities/categories worldwide, including goods and services that support the company and its customers. Includes setting category strategies; supply base development to meet the company and customer requirements; and supplier contracting and negotiations; supplier qualification; and establishing quality processes / resolving quality issues. Emphasis is on strategy, supplier development, negotiations, business relationships, quality, cost, assurance of supply and predictability. Develops the company procurement strategies, policies and tactics required to achieve objectives. Primary objective is to reduce the cost of supply and meet demand requirements, business and quality specifications, and revenue goals. Adds value to the company through managing performance aspects of major contracts and subcontracts.Management Level Definition:Applies advanced subject matter knowledge to solve complex business issues and is regarded as a subject matter expert. 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. Acts as an expert providing direction and guidance to process improvements and establishing policies. Frequently represents the organization to external customers/clients. Exercises significant independent judgment to determine best method for accomplishing work and achieving objectives. May provide mentoring and guidance to lower level employees.Responsibilities: Surface Freight Sourcing Intelligence Own regional surface freight sourcing intelligence across FTL, LTL, and brokerage markets to enable consistent, data-driven sourcing decisions. Develop and maintain lane-level and market benchmarks to support RFQs, negotiations, and budgeting. RFQ & Negotiation Analytics Provide analytical support for RFIs, RFQs, and renegotiations, including rate normalization, scenario modeling, and total landed cost comparisons. Partner with sourcing leads to strengthen negotiations using fact-based targets and sensitivity analysis. Savings Governance & Cost Control Apply standardized savings and cost-avoidance logic to ensure consistency, auditability, and credibility. Track negotiated vs. realized savings and identify leakage risks through structured analysis. Market & Risk Intelligence Monitor key cost drivers such as fuel indices, accessorials, labor, capacity, and regulatory changes. Translate market signals into actionable insights for sourcing and supply assurance strategies. Digital Enablement & Continuous Improvement Support TMS-enabled and digital RFQ processes by defining analytics and data requirements. Drive continuous improvement in sourcing analytics using advanced Excel, BI tools, and AI-enabled techniques. Identify opportunities for structural cost reduction and network optimization. Stakeholder CollaborationWork closely with Global Logistics Sourcing, Finance, Contracts, Operations, and Digital teams to align analytics with business objectives.Education and Experience Required: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Analytics, Finance, or equivalent; MBA or advanced degree preferred 8–12 years of experience in logistics pricing, sourcing analytics, transportation procurement, or supply chain analytics, with strong surface transportation exposure. Proven experience supporting RFQs, negotiations, carrier selection, and commercial evaluations. Strong understanding of surface freight cost models, including FTL/LTL pricing, accessorials, fuel mechanisms, and network concepts. Excellent understanding of global procurement processes, industry, and complex suppliers. Ability to convert complex data into clear, actionable sourcing insights. Knowledge and Skills: Analytical & Technical Skills Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint and communicating findings. Experience with sourcing optimization tools (e.g., Coupa) preferred. Working knowledge of SQL, Power BI or similar analytics tools, and familiarity with AI-enabled analytics is a plus. Applies cause and effect thinking to identify challenging contact risk areas. Professional Attributes Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Structured, detail-oriented mindset with a focus on governance and accuracy. Comfortable operating in a global, fast-paced environment across time zones. Curious, continuous learner with a strong interest in analytics-led supply chain improvement. Strong Project Management Skills. Excellent team leadership and influencing skills. Additional Skills:Accountability, Accountability, Active Learning, Active Listening, Bias, Coaching, Commercial Acumen, Complex Project Management, Contract Management, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Customer Experience Strategy, Data Science, Design Thinking, Empathy, Engineering Product Development, Financial Acumen, Follow-Through, Global Sourcing, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity (Inactive), Long Term Planning, Managing Ambiguity, Manufacturing Supply Chain, Negotiation {+ 4 more}What We Can Offer You:Health & WellbeingWe strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.Personal & Professional DevelopmentWe also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.Unconditional InclusionWe are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.Let's Stay Connected:Follow @HPECareers on Instagram to see the latest on people, culture and tech at HPE. #costarica#operationsJob:Supply Chain & OperationsJob Level:Expert HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. 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