Job Description
A travel client based in Woodland hills is looking for a Jr. Contract Analyst to join their IT Procurement team which supports contracts for all software, hardware, and SOW based work within IT for North America. The Procurement Analyst I (Contractor) is responsible for supporting the management of IT hardware inventory and hardware requests to ensure timely availability and replacements for all employees and contractors. This role will support all aspects of procurement, logistics, IT asset management and establishing / maintaining the IT vendor relationships including sourcing, negotiating the best prices, and the ordering of technology equipment and/or services. The position reports to the Senior Manager of Procurement.
Responsibilities
· Ensure best prices are received for all equipment ordered (competitive bidding/price comparisons)
· Creative and thorough search approach to ensure that the vendor has the capability, expertise, and resources
· Assist with vendor management of all hardware vendors and supporting services
· Track competitive prices for all hardware and supporting services
· Assist with managing all IT hardware assets for the Company
· Support onboarding and communication of new vendors to the appropriate teams
· Support every aspect of the supply chain and notify management of any inefficiencies
· Coordinate & ensure deliveries are tracked and made on-time
· Process requisitions and purchase orders for hardware and hardware-related support and services
· Assist with refining and continuously improving procurement and asset management processes
· Assist with specific assignments as needed including reporting and special projects
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Required Skills & Experience
• 3+ years of experience in purchasing, buying and/or procurement specifically handling hardware
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professional maturity to work with many different personalities, manage vendors and internal stakeholders, and jump right in
• Must be able to multi-task in fast-paced sometimes pressured situations and have strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
• Experience with IT service ticketing systems e.g. ServiceNow
• Specific hardware procurement experience: dell, Apple, working with CDW and DZ solutions
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Coursework in logistics, supply chain or related major preferred
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.