Global Logistics Consultant/ Partner Manager

Position Overview

This role is designated as Edge, meaning you will primarily work outside of an HPE office. Hewlett Packard Enterprise advances the way people live and work by bringing together the brightest minds to create breakthrough technology solutions. As HPE continually transforms its customers’ digital business, we are looking for a Logistics Partner Manager to drive strategic relationship management and innovation ideation as part of our Global Logistics Sourcing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads Strategic Relationship Management with assigned Logistics Partners.
• Creates HPE Logistics' Supplier Segmentation Strategy and Partner Road-map with thought leadership and strategic ideation.
• Consultatively engages multiple stakeholders internally and externally to run ideation workshops and Value-Stream Mapping exercises from idea to concept stage.
• Sets up regular cadence with Executive Sponsors, Account Managers, and Procurement Director for strategic relationship management.
• Hosts Executive Business Reviews (EBRs) with a clear vision and purpose, driving strategic value through these engagements.
• Builds strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders at VP and SVP levels.
• Supports the Sourcing team on socialization of RFI/RFQ/postRFQ discussions with LSPs.
• Assists the Contracts team and Global Operations on critical P1 escalations.
• Influences Business Process & Solution, IT, Planning teams, and external stakeholders (ODMs, Material Planners, etc.) to drive the Logistics Sourcing agenda through a focused Partner Management program.
• Conducts LSP surveys to drive improvement of the Net Promoter Score of LSP partnerships.
• Manages LSP awards and recognitions and organizes Supplier Summits.
• Collaborates with peers in multi-modal, cross-region synergies.
• Demonstrates curiosity, commitment, and leadership while pushing for improvements.

Required Qualifications

• First level university degree or equivalent experience; advanced university degree preferred.
• Typically 12-15 years of experience in logistics, supply chain, or related functions.
• Deep experience in Consulting, Strategic Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, and Business Process & Strategy alignment.
• Proven performer in 3PL Contract Logistics Strategy or Logistics Procurement/Supplier Strategy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the logistics marketplace, with prior experience in the Consulting domain.
• Experience in running strategic ideation workshops and managing cross-functional relationships.
• Proficiency in Value-Stream Mapping (VSM), Visio, and analytical tools to solve supply chain challenges.
• Ability to close complex discussions in a timely fashion and effectively navigate between strategic and hands-on work.
• Reasonable flexibility to work across global time zones.