IT Procurement & Operations Administrator

New York University • New York, NY

12d • $72,000 - $88,000

About The Position

The IT Procurement & Operations Administrator ensures standards and best practices in managing Tandon IT hardware and software procurement. Responsible for ordering, purchasing, receiving, setting up, and deploying new systems. Manages asset tagging and inventory procedures. Monitors warranties and equipment lifecycle to ensure optimal planning and utilization of computing resources. Ensures protocols for wiping and recycling old systems. Manages contract negotiations, set-up and renewals. Develops, communicates and educates IT procurement procedures and standards to the Tandon community. Provides consultative guidance to departments on hardware and software purchases.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years Strong knowledge of the computing landscape, vendors, technologies and equipment.
• Experience managing budgets and expenses and supervising staff.
• Proven experience as an IT Security or Systems Administrator or in a similar role, with expertise in Windows, Mac, and Linux environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong knowledge of information security standards and practices.
• Experience with risk & compliance auditing and assessments.
• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to conduct presentations and clearly articulate technical advice to a non-technical audience.
• Highly self-motivated and directed.

Responsibilities

• Ordering, purchasing, receiving, setting up, and deploying new systems.
• Managing asset tagging and inventory procedures.
• Monitoring warranties and equipment lifecycle to ensure optimal planning and utilization of computing resources.
• Ensuring protocols for wiping and recycling old systems.
• Managing contract negotiations, set-up and renewals.
• Developing, communicating and educating IT procurement procedures and standards to the Tandon community.
• Providing consultative guidance to departments on hardware and software purchases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level