CMSD
Information Technology Strategic Sourcing and Asset Management Analyst
CMSD, Strongsville, Ohio, United States, 44149
IT Sourcing And Asset Management Analyst
The IT Sourcing and Asset Management Analyst ensures the most value and the best possible price from our suppliers for Department of Information and Technology (DoIT) procurement and sourcing needs. Build strong partnerships with the internal procurement department and external partners to optimize the procurement competitive bidding process. Improve IT service delivery cycle time by facilitating timely responses and decisions during the sourcing/procurement process. Develop methods to proactively renegotiate existing contracts to mitigate risks associated with lapses in contracts or services. Act as a decision support and advisor for the procurement and sourcing needs within IT service areas, including RFI/RFP oversight and federal funding (E-Rate) as a funding source. Facilitates the entire cycle of the IT procure-to-pay process, which includes requisitioning, invoicing, and payment matters. In addition, they will support and inform governance of our IT assets through their entire lifecycle, which provides for computer devices, hotspots, mobile phones, digital displays, network equipment, software/hardware contracts, and other technology resources. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Collaborates with our internal procurement partners, external suppliers, DoIT executive leaders, managers, and other teams to support the procurement and asset management of IT assets. Facilitates the entire cycle of the IT procure-to-pay process, which includes requisitioning, invoicing, and payment matters. Manages IT hardware assets and software license portfolio concerning risk, cost control, governance, compliance, and performance objectives. Develops and maintains district policies and processes related to IT procurement and RFP standards. Performs data manipulation, cost-benefit analysis, solutions to support required IT service delivery capabilities, and discussions with suppliers. Periodically does research to understand market trends and utilize market intelligence to contribute to path-forward decisions. Responsible for researching and understanding assorted technologies, software, and complex IT service options. Uses and manipulates data to design and implement strategies for cost reduction, including negotiations, conducting RFPs, optimizing service and managing the implementation of service turn-ups or terminations. Works with the district E-Rate funding partners to ensure optimal access to funds for procuring eligible services and internal support for compliance. Manages the district E-Rate program. Establishes a cadence to engage in two-way dialogue with suppliers and partners to ensure alignment with IT goals and their capabilities. Experience: Three plus (3) years working in a strategic sourcing role with IT, Telecomm, and managed service contracts and bids. Three plus (3+) years working with IT procurement processes. Three (3) years of vendor and supplier negotiation and relationship-building. Two plus (2+) years performing cost-benefit analysis. Two (2) years with IT asset management processes and policies. Two (2) years writing RFI/RFP for competitive bids. Prior IT and Telecom sourcing experience (preferred). Education: Undergraduate degree and 3-5 years of relevant work experience in business, management, finance, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience. Working Conditions/Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a typical office environment. Expected to move, walk, and stand consistently in an office environment, and occasionally lifting up to 15 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to talk and/or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Local travel may be required for training/meetings.
The IT Sourcing and Asset Management Analyst ensures the most value and the best possible price from our suppliers for Department of Information and Technology (DoIT) procurement and sourcing needs. Build strong partnerships with the internal procurement department and external partners to optimize the procurement competitive bidding process. Improve IT service delivery cycle time by facilitating timely responses and decisions during the sourcing/procurement process. Develop methods to proactively renegotiate existing contracts to mitigate risks associated with lapses in contracts or services. Act as a decision support and advisor for the procurement and sourcing needs within IT service areas, including RFI/RFP oversight and federal funding (E-Rate) as a funding source. Facilitates the entire cycle of the IT procure-to-pay process, which includes requisitioning, invoicing, and payment matters. In addition, they will support and inform governance of our IT assets through their entire lifecycle, which provides for computer devices, hotspots, mobile phones, digital displays, network equipment, software/hardware contracts, and other technology resources. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Collaborates with our internal procurement partners, external suppliers, DoIT executive leaders, managers, and other teams to support the procurement and asset management of IT assets. Facilitates the entire cycle of the IT procure-to-pay process, which includes requisitioning, invoicing, and payment matters. Manages IT hardware assets and software license portfolio concerning risk, cost control, governance, compliance, and performance objectives. Develops and maintains district policies and processes related to IT procurement and RFP standards. Performs data manipulation, cost-benefit analysis, solutions to support required IT service delivery capabilities, and discussions with suppliers. Periodically does research to understand market trends and utilize market intelligence to contribute to path-forward decisions. Responsible for researching and understanding assorted technologies, software, and complex IT service options. Uses and manipulates data to design and implement strategies for cost reduction, including negotiations, conducting RFPs, optimizing service and managing the implementation of service turn-ups or terminations. Works with the district E-Rate funding partners to ensure optimal access to funds for procuring eligible services and internal support for compliance. Manages the district E-Rate program. Establishes a cadence to engage in two-way dialogue with suppliers and partners to ensure alignment with IT goals and their capabilities. Experience: Three plus (3) years working in a strategic sourcing role with IT, Telecomm, and managed service contracts and bids. Three plus (3+) years working with IT procurement processes. Three (3) years of vendor and supplier negotiation and relationship-building. Two plus (2+) years performing cost-benefit analysis. Two (2) years with IT asset management processes and policies. Two (2) years writing RFI/RFP for competitive bids. Prior IT and Telecom sourcing experience (preferred). Education: Undergraduate degree and 3-5 years of relevant work experience in business, management, finance, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience. Working Conditions/Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a typical office environment. Expected to move, walk, and stand consistently in an office environment, and occasionally lifting up to 15 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to talk and/or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Local travel may be required for training/meetings.