Black & Veatch · 19 hours ago
IT Procurement Manager
Overland Park, KS
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expBlack & Veatch is an employee-owned company focused on sustainable infrastructure and engineering solutions. The IT Procurement Manager is responsible for procurement, reporting, and tracking related to hardware, software, and services, while also providing guidance on existing and future requirements and negotiating with vendors.
ConstructionConsultingIndustrial EngineeringInfrastructure
No H1B
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Higher education preferred (university/college degree)
General Procurement training, seminars, conferences a plus
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
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurances
Disability
Robust wellness program
Flexible work schedules
Paid vacation and holiday time
Sick time
Dependent sick time
Company-matched 401k plan
Adoption reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement
Vendor discounts
Employment referral program
AD&D insurance
Pre-taxed accounts
Voluntary legal plan
B&V Credit Union
Performance-based bonus program
Company
Black & Veatch
Black & Veatch is an engineering, consulting, and construction company.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Water Research Foundation
2023-03-09Grant
2012-09-14Equity Crowdfunding
Leadership Team
Mario Azar
Chairman & CEO
Steve Edwards
Chairman and CEO
Recent News
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