NPI Sourcing Manager, Sunnyvale, CA

This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Job 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.

As we look to deliver new technology to help our customers, we have embedded a strategic sourcing approach within Supplier Management and Procurement (SM&P) team. As a part of this, you'll be impacting the achievement of business objectives including technology and product improvements, and problem resolutions. Working with Engineering, Program Management and SM&P teams, you'll influence suppliers and are confident in negotiations ensuring quality and timely delivery. Taking ownership - supporting, leading, and handling the early engagement of key suppliers. Leading NPI project cost target, identifying and mitigating cost and schedule risks during development and ensuring a smooth transition towards volume manufacturing. Work closely with Global Commodity Managers (GCM) to align sourcing activities and objectives to the commodity strategies, and drive business leverage and early supplier engagement in new product development.

US Citizenship required

Hybrid Work: Must work in an HPE office 1 or 2 times a week. Work could be in Sunnyvale, San Jose or Roseville

Primary work location: Sunnyvale, California with occasional travel to other HPE offices in San Jose and Roseville, California

Travel: Possible international travel once a year. Candidate should have an active passport

Key Responsibilities

1. Innovation

• Lead early supplier engagement and technical sourcing for new product programs, ensuring access to cutting-edge technologies and components.
• Collaborate with R&D, Engineering, and HW Program Management to identify and qualify suppliers capable of supporting advanced product requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement and adoption of new sourcing strategies, tools, and digital platforms to accelerate time-to-market.

2. Customer Centricity

• Serve as the primary sourcing focal point in NPI core teams, ensuring supplier performance aligns with customer expectations for quality, responsiveness, and delivery.
• Proactively manage supplier relationships to resolve issues, mitigate risks, and ensure reliable supply for critical customer programs.
• Gather and act on feedback from internal and external stakeholders to improve sourcing processes and outcomes.

3. Operational Excellence

• Ensure supplier compliance with HPE metrics (Technology, Quality, Responsiveness, Delivery, Cost, Geo-diversification, BCP, Cybersecurity).
• Lead the Materials List Review (MLR) process and manage component-level cost and schedule impacts for assigned NPI programs.
• Drive accountability for on-time delivery through clear escalation paths and leadership engagement.

4. Sustainability

• Support supplier compliance with HPE's sustainability and Net Zero Carbon initiatives, ensuring responsible sourcing and environmental stewardship.
• Collaborate with suppliers to implement sustainable practices and contribute to HPE's Living Progress goals.

Knowledge & Skills

• Some program management experience required
• Supply Chain experience required
• Some engineering and networking product experience required with routers and switches, etc.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, supply chain management, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience
• Demonstrated experience in the semiconductor or high-tech industry.

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Accessibility

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Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.

What We Can Offer You:

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Job:
Supply Chain & Operations
Job Level:
Master

"The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.
- United States of America: Annual Salary USD 120,000 - 243,000 in California
The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered."