APJ Vendor Manager - Japan at Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Bandar Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Applies a central foundation of functional principles, theories and concepts to assignments of an expanded scope
  • Uses knowledge acquired through specialized training, education or previous experience
  • Develops expertise and practical knowledge of applications within business environment
  • Contributes to the development of new ideas and methods
  • Works on problems where analysis of situations or data requires evaluation of multiple factors
  • Provides expertise to functional project teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives
  • Acts as an expert providing direction and guidance to project decisions, process improvements or establishing policies
  • Exercises significant independent judgment to determine best method for accomplishing work and achieving objectives

Responsibilities

  • Execute established guidelines and procedures per Purchase Order (PO) Lifecycle stages
  • Manage vendor management activities within specific areas of portfolio and/or geography, including request management for statement of work (SOW) and PO support
  • Oversee vendor delivered services, performance management and governance compliance
  • Monitor and closure of any vendor performance corrective actions
  • Collaborate with regions/worldwide (WW), cross-functional regarding service and support planning, requirements, implementation and performance
  • Periodic reporting on business performance
  • Perform and manage tasks based on established processes, projects and programs
  • SFDC VM case management administration including Quote sourcing/validation; SOW Review & signatory - ensuring SOW is correctly filled following established guidelines; PO placement in HPE Procurement tools (e.g., Ariba); Invoicing queries; Vendor setup
  • Overall vetting to ensure data accuracy, quality, and coordination between teams
  • Proactively manage PO renewals, including SOW change request and where needed relevant cost accruals
  • Support Savings interlock processes and assist with CCOW reduction efforts
  • Match vendor capabilities to delivery team requirements focusing on cost-effectiveness
  • Manage vendor operational relationship and compliance
  • Support After-the-Fact (ATF) reduction program for assigned vendors/countries or strategies
  • Provide support by overarching vendor issues, when engaged by the country or regional leads
  • Utilize approved supplier catalogues and HPE Services vendor list
  • Liaison with Global Procurement, Finance, Pursuit, HPE Operations Services Delivery organizations and teams to ensure vendor and business process compliance
  • Global Procurement and Vendor Management engagement, e.g., off-the-shelf services, customized services quotation, SOW negotiation
  • Provide guidance to meet contract obligations, to evaluate proposal risks pertaining to negotiation with vendor, pricing, contract T&C, stipulated vendor strategy, operational and legal risk
  • Analyse

Skills

Vendor Management
Purchase Order Lifecycle
Procurement
Supply Chain Management
Contract Management

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Provides enterprise IT solutions and services

About Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Hewlett Packard Enterprise provides enterprise IT solutions with a focus on cloud services, artificial intelligence, and edge computing. Their products include HPE Ezmeral for managing containers, HPE GreenLake for cloud services, and HPE Aruba for networking. These solutions help businesses improve their performance and adapt to digital changes. HPE's business model includes selling hardware, software, and services, as well as offering subscription-based services and long-term contracts. What sets HPE apart from competitors is its commitment to open-source projects and its active developer community, which supports collaboration and innovation. The company's goal is to empower organizations to transform digitally and optimize their operations.

Houston, TexasHeadquarters
1939Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Hardware, Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Integration challenges with Juniper Networks may delay AI-driven networking benefits.
Competition from startups like Flywheel could impact HPE's AI and cloud services.
HPE's acquisition strategy may strain resources and distract from core operations.

Differentiation

HPE's GreenLake offers a unique hybrid cloud platform for diverse IT environments.
HPE Ezmeral provides advanced container management, enhancing enterprise AI and analytics capabilities.
HPE's Aruba solutions integrate cloud security and networking for seamless, secure connectivity.

Upsides

HPE's acquisition of Juniper Networks boosts AI-driven innovation in networking.
OpsRamp acquisition enhances HPE's IT management with AI-based automation capabilities.
Axis Security integration strengthens HPE's cloud security offerings with SASE solutions.

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