IT Procurement Manager

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Olathe, KS

20h

About The Position

Responsible for procurement, reporting and tracking related to hardware, software and services. Top level technical contributor with expertise in hardware procurement, research and testing activities. Responsible for providing guidance to the business on existing / future requirements and communicating with internal project and operational support teams. Devises and /or modifies procedures to improve vendor procurement processes, computer image creation and inventory control. This position will work as part of the Vendor Management Office, but will be required to work independently and negotiate directly with vendors.

Requirements

8+ years' experience in IT Procurement or related field.
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Higher education preferred (university/college degree)
General Procurement training, seminars, conferences a plus
Experience with hardware evaluations, testing and baselining
Ability to research, compile, analyze, interpret, and disseminate data and information
Experience with contract reviews, vendor negotiations, risk mitigation
Excellent communication and documentation skills
IT knowledge of major hardware and software providers and products
Ability to escalate and negotiate one-on-one with a vendor
Able to work independently, prioritize task and escalate as appropriate

Responsibilities

Review current hardware standards and work with business representatives to understand current and future requirements
Provides guidance to the business on existing/future requirements
Work with hardware vendors to align device specifications with business needs and perform adequate testing on potential replacement products
Review hardware and printer inventory to ensure assets are accurately tracked
Perform routine asset clean-up activities related to hardware returns, duplicate PC assignments, lost or stolen assets and the potential re-use of equipment
Facilitate the image creation process by working with internal / outsourced teams and hardware vendors
Document overall process and look to create efficiencies where possible
Negotiates directly with vendors
Includes negotiation of price points and pricing models
Optimize the overall printer, plotter and copier environment
Ensure standards meet business expectations and that company guidelines pertaining to user / device ratios are aligned with the current environment
Work with vendors on overall maintenance programs, coverage, support and costs
Review business hardware forecasts and current hardware inventory to determine procurement requirements to meet future business needs
Provides guidance to the business regarding needs and future investments
Provide lease vs purchase and life expectancy analysis on existing and new devices (computers, printers, servers and network equipment)
Perform RFP activities for hardware vendor and / or platform changes
Acts as the point of contact for internal and vendor escalations / disputes
Works directly with vendor and / or business to resolve dispute and escalate to internal management as needed
Review and communicate vendor roadmap strategies and future product availability
Provide monthly inventory, asset management and cost reporting
Provide and implement process improvement and cost savings recommendations
Maintains catalog of standard devices, maintenance and accessory options
Provide back-up support related to the procurement of IT software and services
Supervises Hardware Asset Management Coordinators

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

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