IT Procurement Manager

Role Overview: You will be joining the IT Team at Netradyne as an IT Procurement Manager. Your main responsibility will be overseeing the procurement process for IT assets, ensuring compliance with best practices and company policies. This role will require you to collaborate with various departments to identify IT needs, manage vendor relationships, and maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, and assets. Your proactive approach will support efficient procurement operations within the Netradyne IT team. Key Responsibilities: - Collaborate with departments to identify IT needs, evaluate suppliers, manage purchase orders, and track inventory. - Identify and establish relationships with suitable vendors, monitor performance against service level agreements (SLAs), and maintain strong vendor relationships. - Assist in budget planning, identify cost-saving opportunities, and provide regular financial reports on procurement activities. - Maintain an accurate inventory of IT assets, manage their lifecycle, and mitigate associated risks to ensure optimal usage. - Monitor software licenses for compliance, manage timely renewals, and evaluate opportunities for cost optimization. - Negotiate favorable terms with vendors, ensure compliance with contract terms, and manage contract expirations effectively. - Track and report on product support, warranties, leasing, maintenance, and software contracts, ensuring accurate entry of asset information into tracking systems. - Obtain and review competitive bids, quotes, and proposals from vendors and contractors, discussing evaluations with requesters. - Follow up and obtain pricing quotes for items and prepare orders with suppliers. - Provide timely and regular feedback to internal users on reported IT issues in a courteous and professional manner. - Perform additional tasks as needed to promote comprehensive IT support to end users. Qualifications Required: - 8+ years of experience in procurement operations and support. - Strong negotiation skills with vendors and effective stakeholder management. - Impeccable time management and organizational skills. - Ability to build and maintain vendor relationships effectively. - Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills. - Excellent written and oral communication skills. - Ability to work collaboratively in teams and develop meaningful relationships to achieve common goals.,