Vendor Management Analyst

Vendor Management Analyst

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

Who We Are:

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description:

We are seeking a Vendor Management Analyst to support Vendor Strategy & Management in regions across APJ, EMEA , Americas and LATAM. The role focuses on the day-to-day coordination, performance tracking, and optimisation of HPE Networking’s vendor ecosystem supporting Pre-Sales and Delivery organisation in Network-as-a-Service (NaaS), Managed Services, and Professional Services.

This is an excellent opportunity for an self-motivated individual looking to build a career in vendor management, supplier operations, and global service delivery, and working closely with pre-sales/ BDM teams within a fast-paced technology environment.

How you will make your mark

Vendor & Partner Management

Support onboarding, coordination, and ongoing management of vendors /service delivery partners

Assist with vendor segmentation strategy and initiatives

Support pre-sales/ BDM teams with cost analysis and benchmarking exercises

Maintain vendor records, performance data, and documentation

Act as a first point of contact for vendor coordination and operational queries

Assist with vendor reviews, QBR preparation, and relationship management

Financial & Commercial Management

Track vendor costs, budgets in line with approved financial plans

Support SOW creation, pre-approvals, and invoice reconciliation processes

Monitor vendor rates against agreed benchmarks and identify cost variances

Contribute to cost optimisation and value-for-money initiatives

Govern the financial metrics for vendors assigned in regions

Collaborate with Global Procurement teams to negotiate contractual agreements with vendors

Supplier Performance & SLA Management

Contribute to sourcing new vendors to support regional growth objectives

Build, maintain relationship with assigned vendors

Influence vendors to align to build service capability and capacity readiness

Track vendors KPIs, SLAs, and delivery performance

Produce performance reports, dashboards, and scorecards

Identify service delivery risks, trends, and improvement opportunities

Support governance forums and vendor performance reviews

Operational & Delivery Support

Communicate vendor readiness to stakeholders where appropriate

Coordinate with delivery and project teams to fulfil resource /service requirements

Monitor vendor capacity, responsiveness, and resource availability

Assist with demand forecasting and capacity planning activities with regions

Assist in service transitions, onboarding readiness, and operational coordination

Drive QBRs with vendors for performance monitoring/ channel feedback from business

Governance, Risk & Compliance

Ensure vendors comply with contractual terms, HPE policies, and security requirements

Track contract deliverables, milestones (SOWs, renewals, compliance checks)

Ensure vendor exceed and meet contractual obligations set in the SOW

Support audit activities and documentation reviews

Assist in managing vendor risks, escalations, and corrective actions

Continuous Improvement & Strategy Support

Contribute to vendor sourcing, onboarding, and regional supplier strategy

Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and efficiencies

Support vendor consolidation and capability development initiatives

Maintain awareness of industry trends and vendor capabilities

About You

3–6 years in vendor management, procurement, PMO, service delivery, or operations

Experience in IT services, telecommunications, or managed services preferred

Strong analytical and reporting skills (excel, dashboards, data analysis)

Good Knowledge of bid management process, RFX response assessment

Expertise with SharePoint, Process Mapping tools (e.g. MS Visio, Aha, etc.)

Good organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities

Effective communication and stakeholder management capabilities

Preferred Attributes

Commercially aware with attention to detail

Proactive, adaptable, and able to work in a fast-paced

Strong relationship-building and coordination skills

Interest in supplier strategy, vendor operations, and service delivery

Capable to influence and drive adoption of process and programs

Fluent in English; additional European/LATAM languages is advantageous

Career Progression

Vendor Manager

Pre-Sales Analyst

Business Operations Manager

Risk & Compliance Manager

Accessibility

HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here .

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

What We Can Offer You:

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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