Supply Chain: Supplier Onboarding Lead

Hewlett Packard Enterprise • San Jose, CA

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role sits at the center of HPE's acquisition of Juniper Networks, a significant move to build HPE Networking. As part of the Lead-to-Cash (L2C) program, the position is responsible for unifying quoting, ordering, and fulfillment across the combined HPE and Juniper networking portfolios onto a single platform. This transformation aims to replace fragmented legacy systems with a seamless, scalable experience for sellers, partners, and customers worldwide. The team will stabilize near-term operations, migrate core platforms, onboard businesses and suppliers globally, and build new capabilities. This role offers hands-on exposure to enterprise-scale platform integration and cross-functional program leadership, with the potential to accelerate career growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 8-10 years of progressive experience in supply chain operations, procurement, or manufacturing within the high-tech industry (IT hardware, electronics manufacturing preferred).
• Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA, including configuration, implementation, or support roles in supply chain modules (MM, SD, LE).
• Minimum 5+ years of experience designing, implementing, and managing B2B integration solutions in enterprise environments.
• Experience with solutions in SAP for order fulfillment/Supply chain function.
• Experience in Logistics execution: Shipping (Delivery processing, Picking, Packing, Goods Issue, Printing and Communication in Shipping), Scheduling, Outbound Delivery, Stock Transport Orders (STO), Shipment Processing and Route Determination.
• Demonstrated experience leading supplier onboarding, vendor management, or partner enablement programs in global organizations.
• Prior experience working with contract manufacturers (CMs) in high-tech sectors.
• Experience with enterprise integration platforms and middleware solutions (e.g., WebMethods, Seeburger, SAP PI/PO, or similar).
• Proven track record of managing complex cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders and tight timelines.
• Expert-level knowledge of EDI standards (ANSI X.12, EDIFACT) and XML-based B2B protocols.
• Deep understanding of SAP S/4HANA architecture, particularly supply chain and logistics modules (MM, SD, LE, GR/IR processes).
• Proficiency in integration technologies including APIs, web services, and middleware platforms.
• Knowledge of supply chain data models, master data management (MDM), and data governance best practices.
• Familiarity with EDI mapping tools, integration testing methodologies, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Understanding of cybersecurity and data privacy standards relevant to B2B transactions (e.g., encryption, secure file transfer protocols).
• Working knowledge of AI-driven data validation and quality assurance tools.
• Understanding of agentic AI frameworks and concepts, including autonomous agents, multi-agent systems, and agent orchestration.
• Comprehensive understanding of high-tech manufacturing operations, including supply chain planning, procurement, and logistics.
• Understanding of global trade regulations, tariffs, and customs compliance.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple onboarding initiatives simultaneously.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the onboarding process for manufacturing partners, ensuring alignment with HPE’s global supply chain strategies and quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Supply Chain Operations, Manufacturing, IT, finance and Business Development to gather requirements and facilitate onboarding.
• Manage end-to-end integration setup, focusing on enabling B2B transactions via EDI, XML, APIs and other industry standards, leveraging HPE’s integration frameworks.
• Gather and document business requirements for B2B transactions, including purchase orders, order acknowledgments, advance ship notices, invoices, inventory transactions, and master-data exchanges.
• Ensure integrations align with SAP S/4HANA business processes, relevant SAP modules, SAP IDocs, APIs, and approved integration architecture.
• Deploy and oversee agentic AI systems that autonomously manage supplier assessments, intelligent issue resolution, and dynamic workflow adaptation.
• Develop comprehensive onboarding documentation, integration configurations, playbook and process workflows aligned with HPE’s standards.
• Ensure compliance with HPE’s security, data privacy, and operational policies throughout the onboarding lifecycle.
• Drive continuous improvement in onboarding processes, leveraging industry best practices and HPE’s digital transformation initiatives.
• Act as a subject matter expert on supply chain and manufacturing technology, providing guidance and support to partners and internal teams.
• Monitor onboarding progress, resolve issues proactively, and report on key metrics to stakeholders.
• Enable autonomous supplier data validation, compliance verification, and quality standard assessment through agentic AI workflows.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements using AI-generated insights, process mining analytics, and agentic recommendations.

Benefits

• Health & Wellbeing comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
• Personal & Professional Development programs catered to helping you reach any career goals.
• Unconditional Inclusion: We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior