Description
As a New Product Introduction (NPI) Sourcing Manager, you will be a strategic leader in technical sourcing and supplier relationship management for HPE Networking's most innovative products.
You will drive cross-functional collaboration, ensure supply chain resilience, and champion operational excellence to deliver HPE Networking's four Strategic Pillars Products.
Working with Engineering, Program Management, and SM&P teams, you'll influence suppliers and are confident in negotiations ensuring quality and timely delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Innovation:
- Lead early supplier engagement and technical sourcing for new product programs.
- Collaborate with R&D, Engineering, and Program Management to identify and qualify suppliers.
- Drive continuous improvement and adoption of new sourcing strategies, tools, and digital platforms.
- Customer Centricity:
- Serve as the primary sourcing focal point in NPI core teams.
- Proactively manage supplier relationships to resolve issues and mitigate risks.
- Gather and act on feedback from internal and external stakeholders.
- Operational Excellence:
- Ensure supplier compliance with HPE metrics.
- Lead the Materials List Review (MLR) process and manage component-level cost and schedule impacts.
- Drive accountability for on-time delivery.
- Sustainability:
- Champion supplier compliance with HPE's sustainability and Net Zero Carbon initiatives.
- Collaborate with suppliers to implement sustainable practices.
Education and Experience Required:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, program management, networking, or related experience.
- 10+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or similar field.
- Demonstrated experience in the semiconductor or high-tech industry.
- Proven success leading new product introduction (NPI) projects and cross-functional teams.
- Experience using digital sourcing tools and managing supplier performance and risk.