Manage end-to-end IT procurement processes for hardware, software, and services, including RFPs, vendor selection, and order tracking.
May include additional corporate procurement in future state.
Coordinate budgeting activities, including expense tracking, forecasting, and preparation of reports for IT leadership.
Monitor IT purchase processing, tracking and overseeing entire lifecycle of purchase order
Proactive in understanding our organizational software needs and use cases before and after purchase
Participate in IT contract negotiations, renewals, and terms alignment with internal policies and budget constraints.
Maintain comprehensive records of vendor agreements, service-level agreements (SLAs), and licensing inventories.
Updating and maintaining the integrity of the Vendor Management database and software application.
Ensure all technology contracts and licenses are tracked and proactively managed for compliance and renewals.
Collaborate with IT, legal, finance, and procurement departments on vendor risk assessments and documentation.
Perform audits and ensure compliance of activities such as Inventory Management and other audits as identified.
Reviewing internal management requests/general vendor inquiries and providing all necessary data to support what is requested.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in IT procurement, vendor management, or technology operations support
Must be able to obtain government clearance after hire.
US Citizenship is required by the US government in order to obtain government clearance.
Familiarity with procurement platforms and ERP tools (e.g., Workday, Protecht)
Strong understanding of contract and license management best practices
Experience supporting budget tracking, invoice processing, and vendor communications
Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills
High proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Teams, Outlook)
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Benefits

Excellent benefits package; medical, dental, and vision coverages
401K retirement plan with company match
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Ongoing training & support
Career culture with many opportunities for advancement

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

IT procurementvendor managementcontract managementlicense managementbudget trackinginvoice processinganalytical skillsexpense trackingRFPsvendor risk assessments

Soft Skills

communicationnegotiationattention to detailorganizational skills