IT Purchasing Specialist

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, a national multi-disciplined surveying and engineering firm, seeks a full-time Purchasing Specialist to assist with IT procurement, software licensing and inventory control. The ideal candidate must be able to perform each essential duty of the position and have great communication and analytical skills. The Purchasing Specialist is responsible for day-to-day operations as well as contributing to strategic planning in the areas of asset lifecycle management. Essential Job Functions: Responsible for IT asset management, procurement and inventory management functions. This includes purchasing, allocating and tracking all IT-issued hardware and software. Responsible for timely ordering of equipment to maintain established inventory levels of various IT equipment. Serve as the IT vendor liaison. Assist with reviewing and maintaining records and databases containing information regarding licenses, warranties, and service agreements for hardware and software. Manage software maintenance renewals. Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and procedures. Ensure appropriate pre-approvals are obtained (e.g., department head, center) and obtain quotes from vendors, as necessary. Coding the IT invoices correctly and ensuring IT assets have a recorded asset tag. Develops and maintains relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure favorable terms and conditions. Coordinate RMA process with suppliers including logistics, asset changes, status, and determining credits or replacements. Identify process inefficiencies and assist with design and implementation of process enhancements to improve operation performance. Perform related tasks as assigned by management. Skills and Experience: Associate’s degree and/or 4 or more years of general IT experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. 2 or more years of experience in IT asset management required. 2 or more years working with shipping vendors preferred. General knowledge of IT software licensing required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills required with a focus on providing clear, concise and professional documentation for areas of assigned responsibility required. Demonstrated excellent organizational skills required. Ability to be proactive and support many projects simultaneously required. Hourly Earnings:

$23.00 - $32.00 (Depending on Experience)

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