Professional, Vendor Management HPE Aruba, Bilingual in Spanish

Accelerate your career. Join the organization that's driving the world's technology and shape the future. Ingram Micro is a leading technology company for the global information technology ecosystem. With the ability to reach nearly 90% of the global population, we play a vital role in the worldwide IT sales channel, bringing products and services from technology manufacturers and cloud providers to business-to-business technology experts. Our market reach, diverse solutions and services portfolio, and digital platform Ingram Micro Xvantage™ set us apart. Learn more at Come join our team where you’ll make technology happen in surprising ways. Let’s shape tomorrow - it’ll be a fun journey! The Professional, Vendor Management - HPE Aruba & Hybrid IT role serves as a key liaison between Ingram Micro and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), supporting the growth and operational success of the Compute, Hybrid Cloud, Storage, and Aruba business across the Latin America region. This position is responsible for driving inventory and purchasing strategies, optimizing pricing and product portfolio management, supporting vendor-funded programs, and delivering business insights that improve operational performance and profitability. The role partners closely with HPE, internal business units, supply chain, finance, and sales teams to ensure alignment on business objectives, inventory health, and growth initiatives. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical capabilities, vendor management experience, and a solid understanding of the IT distribution market to identify opportunities, improve processes, and support business growth. What You'll Do Develop and recommend inventory and purchasing strategies aligned with Ingram Micro and HPE business objectives Monitor inventory levels and proactively address stock shortages, excess inventory, and aging stock risks Manage pricing strategies, including margin optimization, promotional programs, and pricing updates Oversee SKU and vendor code (VC) management to ensure portfolio accuracy, optimization, and lifecycle management Serve as the primary point of contact between HPE/Aruba and Ingram Micro for operational processes, including orders, claims, reporting, and business initiatives Build and maintain strong relationships with HPE stakeholders and internal teams to support business performance and operational efficiency Analyze business performance, inventory trends, and market opportunities to provide actionable recommendations Prepare and maintain reports that support forecasting, inventory planning, and business decision-making Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve operational issues and improve execution of vendor programs Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, profitability, and customer experience within the business unit What You Bring to the Role 3+ years of experience in vendor management, product management, operations, business analysis, supply chain, or a related technology-focused role Fluency in English and Spanish required Knowledge of the Latin American IT market and technology distribution environment Experience managing inventory, purchasing, pricing, or vendor-related business processes Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make business recommendations Experience working with financial, inventory, and performance reporting Ability to manage multiple priorities and solve moderately complex business and operational challenges Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate across vendors, sales, finance, and operations teams Proficiency with business systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft Excel Demonstrated attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a continuous improvement mindset Knowledge of HPE Compute, Hybrid Cloud, Storage, Aruba, or related infrastructure technologies is preferred Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $78,000.00 - $124,800.00 per year. The ranges above reflect the potential annual base pay across the U.S. for all roles; the applicable base pay range will depend on the candidate’s primary work location, pay grade, and variable compensation plan. Individual base pay within each range depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time of hire. New hires starting base pay generally falls in the bottom half (between the minimum and midpoint) of a pay range. At Ingram Micro certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonus or sales incentives and long-term incentives. These awards are allocated based on position level and individual performance. U.S.-based employees have access to healthcare benefits, paid time off, parental leave, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, and wellbeing benefits, among others. This is not a complete listing of the job duties. It’s a representation of the things you will be doing, and you may not perform all these duties. Please be prepared to pass a drug test and successfully pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check. Ingram Micro Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.