NPI Sourcing Manager, Sunnyvale, CA
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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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– United States of America: Annual Salary USD 120,000 - 243,000 in California
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