Sourcing Rate Analyst

Sourcing Rate 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.

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.

What You Will Do Job Definition: Part of the Global Logistics & Spares Supply Chain (GLSS) Sourcing organization, this role supports enterprise-wide Logistics Rate Management and Pricing governance. Acts as a key enabler for transformation initiatives in Logistics including Transportation Management System (TMS) implementation and other projects related to implementation or new Vendor Onboardings/transitions Drives standardized rate card management across all logistics modes (Air, Ocean, Surface, Rail, Parcel, Warehousing, Brokerage). Collaborates cross-functionally with Sourcing, Finance, IT/DT, Operations, and external logistics partners (3PLs, carriers, Freight audit providers). Supports sourcing strategies through analytical data insights about Rate/pricing attributes to prevent any potential cost leakages. Ensures seamless integration of commercial rate structures into enterprise systems (S4, TMS, TRAX) Enables accurate pricing execution for downstream processes including freight audit, accruals, and invoice settlement. Plays a critical role in establishing scalable processes and governance for future-ready logistics operations. Supports transition from manual processes to automated, system-driven rate management frameworks. Focuses on delivering cost efficiency, compliance, and operational excellence through data and analytics. Management Level Definition: Applies developed subject matter knowledge to solve common and complex business issues and recommends appropriate alternatives. Works on problems of diverse complexity and scope. May act as a team or project leader providing direction to team activities and facilitates information validation and team decision making process. Exercises independent judgment to identify and select a solution. Ability to handle most unique situations. May seek advice in order to make decisions on complex business issues. What You Need to Bring Job Responsibilities: Manage, maintain, and analyze logistics rate cards across all transportation and service modes. Map and transform commercial rate data structures into system-compatible formats (TMS, SAP, etc) Ensure accurate and timely rate updates to support pricing, audit, accruals and settlement processes. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to recommend best practice approaches and implement contractual rates. Identify discrepancies, rate gaps, and data anomalies; drive corrective and preventive actions to fix the Source Establish and execute governance frameworks to ensure rate accuracy, version control, and audit compliance. Support RFQs, sourcing events, and contract renewals through accurate and On- time Rate Card submissions into the respective platforms Drive risk mitigation strategies related to pricing accuracy, expired rates, and financial exposure. Enable successful onboarding of new carriers, vendors, and systems including TMS transformations. Generate and present analytics, dashboards, and KPI reports on rate management performance. Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including standardization, automation, and process optimization. Operate