Vendor Manager

Job description

Vendor Manager This role has been designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation 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 looking for Vendor Manager to join our team! Responsibilities: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and team members. Speak and write clearly and professionally. Resolve conflicts quickly to keep everyone on track. Analyze supplier performance data to find areas for improvement. Develop practical solutions to challenges. Think strategically to align vendor management with the organization’s goals. Organize and manage multiple suppliers, contracts, and timelines. Prioritize tasks to ensure timely completion. Review contracts, invoices, and supplier performance carefully. Ensure compliance with rules, standards, and contract requirements. Quickly change strategies to meet business needs or address issues. Negotiate contracts for the best prices, quality, and delivery times. Balance the needs of suppliers with the company’s requirements. Understand key contract details and legal aspects. Draft, review, and manage agreements with suppliers. Know compliance rules and risk management. Understand pricing and cost structures. Manage teams effectively when working with suppliers. Make decisions that support the company’s goals regarding suppliers. Understand buying processes, including sourcing and purchasing. Manage competitive bidding and evaluate supplier proposals. Assesses supplier proposals. Knowledge and Skills: Moderate knowledge of IT and services industry. Good Excel and Power Point skills Good analytical skills Must be able to analyze problems and solve them creatively. Good communication skills. 3+ years experience in directly related business. Typically first level university degree or equivalent work experience. Additional Skills: Accountability, Accountability, Action Planning, Active Learning, Active Listening, Bias, Business Growth, Business Planning, Coaching, Commercial Acumen, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Customer Experience Strategy, Data Analysis Management, Data Collection Management (Inactive), Data Controls, Design Thinking, Empathy, Follow-Through, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity (Inactive), Long Term Planning, Managing Ambiguity, Personal Initiative {+ 7 more} 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. Let's Stay Connected: Follow @HPECareers on Instagram to see the latest on people, culture and tech at HPE. Job: Services Job Level: Intermediate HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. Please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity . Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities. HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories. No Fees Notice & Recruitment Fraud Disclaimer It has come to HPE’s attention that there has been an increase in recruitment fraud whereby scammer impersonate HPE or HPE-authorized recruiting agencies and offer fake employment opportunities to candidates. These scammers often seek to obtain personal information or money from candidates. 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