Vendor Manager
About this position
This role has been designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation that you will work on average 2-3 days per week from an HPE office. The Vendor Manager is responsible for the overall management of a service segment of significant scope and complexity at the country, region or worldwide level.
Responsibilities
• Follow established guidelines and procedures.
• Support activities within specific area of scope and/or geographic responsibility.
• Responsible for the overall management of vendor delivered services, monitoring, governance and control of respective BU responsibilities, policy and process compliance.
• Monitor product support business performance of vendors and help identify when corrective action is required.
• Collaborate with country/ region/ worldwide regarding service and support planning, implementation and performance.
• Report on business performance, partner on recommendations/ solutions to drive business improvements.
Requirements
• Manage Suppliers/Vendor operational relationship and compliance understanding vendor capabilities to match delivery requirements with cost-effective engagement.
• Perform and manage tasks based on various projects, programs and established processes.
• Proactively manages Purchase Order (PO) renewals.
• ORC SharePoint tool administration, this can include timely PO placement in various HPE Procurement tools (e.g., Ariba).