IT Procurement and Asset Manager
About The Position
The IT Procurement and Asset Manager develops and executes the organization’s IT procurement and technology asset management strategy. The role oversees IT spending, sourcing initiatives, contract negotiations, supplier performance, software licensing compliance, and technology asset lifecycle management. It partners with Technology, Finance, Legal, Operations, and Executive Leadership to optimize costs, mitigate risks, improve operational efficiency, and align technology investments with business objectives. The position provides strategic leadership for hardware, software, cloud services, and other technology expenditures, while maximizing the value and utilization of company-owned technology assets throughout their lifecycle. It has supervisory responsibilities and operates in a professional office environment using standard office equipment. The role is full-time, normally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with additional time as necessary to accomplish project, quarter-end, and year-end goals. Less than 5% travel is expected.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or Supply Chain.
- At least 5 years of IT Procurement Management and Strategic Sourcing experience.
- At least 3 years of IT Asset Lifecycle Management experience.
- Experience negotiating and administering complex hardware and software licensing contracts.
Nice To Haves
- At least 7 years of Supply Chain experience, including IT strategic sourcing, vendor management, asset management, and software compliance.
- IAITAM certifications.
- CPSM certification.
- Knowledge of Service Now or ERP/PO systems.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the organization’s IT procurement and asset management strategy in alignment with business objectives, technology roadmaps, and financial targets.
- Lead strategic sourcing, supplier selection, RFx processes, and contract negotiations for technology hardware, software, telecommunications, cloud services, and related IT solutions.
- Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders, technology leadership, executive management, and strategic suppliers; serve as the primary escalation point for supplier performance and asset-related issues.
- Manage supplier performance through governance programs, vendor scorecards, and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs).
- Oversee software licensing compliance, complex contract negotiation and administration, procurement controls, supply chain planning, and audit readiness activities to mitigate organizational risk.
- Oversee the technology asset lifecycle, including forecasting, acquisition, deployment, inventory management, maintenance, redeployment, recovery, disposal, and retirement.
- Lead inventory management and asset control processes for technology hardware and software across corporate locations, maintaining appropriate stock levels, system accuracy, and compliance with procedures.
- Collaborate with Technology, Finance, Legal, Operations, and other internal teams to evaluate technology investments, standardize solutions, support strategic initiatives, and maximize returns on technology assets.
- Work with the Warehouse Manager on asset recovery, disposition, and liquidation activities to minimize loss, optimize asset value, and ensure compliance with security, environmental, and corporate policies.
- Develop, monitor, and report KPIs for cost savings, supplier performance, compliance, inventory optimization, asset utilization, and operational effectiveness; identify continuous improvement opportunities.
- Supervise employees or teams as required by the position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
