IT Asset & Procurement Manager

Known•New York, NY

3d•$92,000 - $105,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Known is seeking an IT Asset & Procurement Manager to oversee the company's technology financial planning, procurement, and asset lifecycles. This role acts as the primary liaison between the IT and Finance teams, managing organization-wide technology spend, sourcing, vendor management, and cost-saving initiatives. The position also involves hardware and software asset management, assisting with SaaS application administration, enforcing security and ISO-compliance standards, and supporting the IT organization.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in IT Asset Management, IT Procurement, or IT Operations.
Experience in budget forecasting and managing IT spend.
Experience working directly with Finance departments.
Proven ability to negotiate vendor contracts and manage software renewals.
Proven ability to execute cost-saving initiatives.
Technical background with experience administering enterprise applications.
Experience managing hardware lifecycles.
Experience applying Software Asset Management (SAM) best practices.
Working knowledge of IT security and ISO-compliance standards.
Experience supporting device and system management for Infrastructure and Service Delivery teams.
Detail-oriented and analytical.
Ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

Align with our core value: “There’s always a better way.”

Responsibilities

Oversee Hardware and Software Asset Management, including tracking physical assets, managing procurement lifecycles, and auditing software licenses.
Forecast technology spend and manage the IT budget, including handling budget accruals and tracking costs.
Collaborate with Finance regarding invoices and technology expenditures.
Track, control, and optimize IT asset spend across the full lifecycle to minimize waste, ensure budget accuracy, and maximize return on IT investments.
Ensure prudent SaaS license management.
Lead hardware and software procurement and renewals, assist with contract negotiations, and execute procurement projects.
Manage vendor relationships to optimize costs and vendor utilization.
Oversee the resale or recycling of outdated laptops and IT equipment, including data destruction.
Own asset management and systems related to asset management and procurement.
Assist with administration and management of specific enterprise applications.
Support the IT team and staff with hardware repairs and vendor support, including management of support agreements and ensuring vendor SLAs.
Conduct security reviews and manage ISO-related tasks in conjunction with the Security and Audit teams.
Track internal vendor security and maintain IT asset management policies and procedures.