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Maker's Pride · 1 week ago

IT Asset & VMO Manager

Grand Rapids Metro

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Maker's Pride is focused on managing IT assets and vendor relationships effectively, and they are seeking an IT Asset and Vendor Management Office Manager to oversee the lifecycle of IT assets and manage vendor management processes. This role involves developing vendor management strategies, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with organizational goals.

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Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of IT all assets including acquisition, deployment, maintenance, and disposal. All IT Assets are software, hardware, staff augmentation and software / hardware as a service

Develop and implement Vendor Management strategies for IT hardware, software, and services

Evaluate and select vendors, negotiate contracts, and manage vendor relationships

Process purchase orders and invoices, ensuring compliance with company policies

Maintain accurate records of asset inventory and vendor management documentation

Collaborate with finance, legal, and IT operations teams to align procurement with budget and compliance requirements

Ensure timely delivery and deployment of IT assets to end users

Monitor asset utilization and optimize inventory levels

Generate reports on asset usage, vendor management metrics, and cost savings

Analyze data to support decision-making in vendor management and asset management

Provide insights to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs

Work closely with cross-functional teams including Finance, Legal, Security, and IT Operations to ensure alignment of asset and vendor management strategies with organizational objectives

Qualification

IT Asset ManagementVendor ManagementContract NegotiationData AnalyticsCross-Functional CollaborationEffective CommunicationDocumentation SkillsAdaptability

Required

4-6 years experience in IT Asset & Vendor Management or equivalent

4 year degree

Working knowledge of IT best practices, including security protocols and policies

Familiarity with equipment and applications used in a manufacturing environment, including label printers, scanners, process control interfaces

Generate and meet appropriate program objectives, and the persistence necessary to ensure high levels of quality and effectiveness

Support and manage a high volume of tasks

Adapt to new situations and challenges, as circumstances demand

Stay abreast to technology: new and emerging developments in the field of PC's, laptops, tablets, RF devices, scanning equipment, and other end user hardware

Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Document effectively

Ensure collaborative relationships with industry, trade, other associations, regulatory agencies and Maker's Pride staff

Work effectively with all levels of the organization

Lead ‘best in class' behaviors with focus on safety, quality, and policy focus