IT Procurement Manager

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Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 113013

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Black and Veatch

Black and Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity's biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation and benefits that start day one. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black and Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

The Opportunity

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.

Key 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

Preferred Qualifications

Higher education preferred (university/college degree)

General Procurement training, seminars, conferences a plus

Preferred Technical Skills: . 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

Preferred Non-Technical Skills: . . . . . .

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Work involves sitting most of the time, working with computer, keyboard, mouse and headset. All positions require the ability to exert up to 15 pounds of force to lift, carry, push or pull objects.Normal office environment.

Competencies

Builds networks
Business insight
Communicates effectively
Decision quality
Ensures accountability
Manages complexity

Salary Plan

ITS: Information Technology Service

Job Grade

017
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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.

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