Supply Chain: Supplier Onboarding Lead

Hewlett Packard Enterprise•Spring, TX

11d•$119,500 - $275,000•Hybrid

About The Position

HPE’s acquisition of Juniper Networks is one of the most significant moves in the company’s history, bringing two networking leaders together to build HPE Networking, with the ambition of creating the best networking business on the planet. This role sits at the center of that effort as part of the Lead-to-Cash (L2C) program, responsible for unifying quoting, ordering, and fulfillment across the combined HPE and Juniper networking portfolios onto a single platform, replacing fragmented legacy systems with one seamless, scalable experience for sellers, partners, and customers worldwide. As part of a fast-moving, multi-year transformation, the team will stabilize near-term operations, migrate core platforms, onboard businesses and suppliers globally, and build new capabilities from the ground up. The choices made here will shape how the combined networking business operates for years to come. You will work closely with business leaders, IT architects, suppliers, and partner stakeholders on a program with direct executive visibility, solving integration challenges at a scale few companies ever attempt. For the right person, this is a rare opportunity to help build a new business unit from its earliest days, rather than inherit someone else’s systems. You will gain hands-on exposure to enterprise-scale platform integration and cross-functional program leadership, with the kind of complexity and pace that can accelerate your career. If you want your work to have a visible impact on a company making a significant investment in its future, this is where that happens.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
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.

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.