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 HW 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:
- Support supplier compliance with HPE's sustainability and Net Zero Carbon initiatives
- Collaborate with suppliers to implement sustainable practices
Requirements:
- Some program management experience required
- Supply Chain experience required
- Some engineering and networking product experience required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in engineering, supply chain management, or equivalent experience
- 10+ years of experience
- Demonstrated experience in the semiconductor or high-tech industry
Salary: $120,000 - $243,000 per year