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 con