IT Asset and Procurement Manager

Job ID: 512805

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Job Summary

The IT Asset Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing the lifecycle of all technology assets across the organization, including both hardware and software. This position will lead the efforts to maintain accurate tracking, ensure compliance, manage vendor relationships, and support operational efficiency through effective asset management practices. The IT Asset Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams including security, procurement, finance, and MSP vendors to align asset management goals with business objectives. This role will require a strategic mindset for long-term planning and day-to-day management to ensure smooth operations.

• This position will lead the efforts to maintain accurate tracking, ensure compliance, manage vendor relationships, and support operational efficiency through effective asset management practices
• The IT Asset Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams including security, procurement, finance, and MSP vendors to align asset management goals with business objectives
• This role will require a strategic mindset for long-term planning and day-to-day management to ensure smooth operations
• Lead efforts to maintain accurate and efficient tracking of all IT hardware and software assets, ensuring records are continuously updated
• Drive and lead the definition, maintenance, and updating of policies and procedures for effective management of the IT asset life cycle, including acquisition, deployment, utilization, deinstallation, reallocations, and disposal
• Conduct regular software license and hardware asset audits to ensure compliance with vendor agreements and internal policies
• Oversee infrastructure vendor relationships, participate in contract negotiations, lead the renewal cycle, and ensure compliance for software licenses and hardware warranties (e.g., CDW, AT&T, Microsoft, Verizon, Cisco)
• Partner with security, procurement, and finance teams to align asset management goals with business objectives and cost-saving measures
• Track, manage, and control all store and corporate technology assets
• Track Corp Owned Cell Phone numbers and work with Infrastructure Team to update Associate Information
• Collaborate with MSP to track and manage an accurate list of all employee licenses and hardware
• Lead and support equipment refreshes, new requests, and maintenance for both current and new Plant locations
• Manage the disposal of equipment and support office/store closures
• Handle IT equipment onboarding for new employees and collection of assets for offboarding
• Provide regular reports and insights on asset utilization, cost trends, and opportunities for optimization to senior leadership and stakeholders
• Manage Intune for PC and iPhone endpoint management
• Administer asset management tools and platforms
• Create reporting utilities, management reports, spreadsheet models, process flows, and ad-hoc queries to support business analysis.
• Forecast future computer purchase needs and potential spend to create finance models based on what needs to be purchased for the next year.
• Create presentations for leaders covering status, health of the program and forward-looking purchases and projects
• This team member will work closely with the IT Service Management Team and ServiceNow developers to develop, manage, and execute an IT Asset Management program
• Create asset utilization, compliance, and detailed cost reports and dashboards
• Provide detailed analysis of asset data, especially forecasted software costs
• Identify software/hardware cost savings opportunities
• Allocate and recover user licenses

• ITIL Service Management foundation certification or equivalent knowledge
• Experience with software inventory and reporting tools, such as ServiceNow or similar
• Experience in managing Digital assets
• Creation and implementation of processes and procedures relating to the management of assets and software licenses
• Industry certifications related to IT asset management or software licensing, such as Certified Software Asset Manager (CSAM), Certified IT Asset Manager (CITAM), or other relevant qualifications
• Knowledge of cloud-based licensing models and experience managing cloud assets and subscriptions
• 3+ years of experience managing enterprise software licenses (e.g., Microsoft), including contract negotiation and vendor management
• 3+ years of experience in IT asset management, with a solid understanding of hardware and software lifecycle management
• Experience leading organizational change initiatives related to asset management
• Strong understanding of the software asset lifecycle, including licensing models, compliance, optimization strategies, and reporting
• In-depth knowledge of the hardware asset lifecycle from procurement to disposal, including cost-saving strategies
• Experience with inventory management, asset tagging, tracking, and reporting
• Strong analytical skills, with experience in generating and interpreting asset management reports and metrics
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and risk management related to software and hardware asset management, including data security compliance and disposal standards
• Strong project management skills and the ability to oversee large-scale asset management projects
• Experience leading organizational change initiatives related to asset management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times
• Bachelor's degree preferred, with previous work experience in asset management or logistics for a multi-site organization
• 6+ years of experience in Asset Management required
• Excellent communication skills for cross-team coordination

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion