IT Procurement & Asset Manager

Orion Marine Group - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

Construction of Buildings

About the position

The IT Procurement & Asset Manager at Orion Marine Group is responsible for transforming IT operations into a strategic partner that enhances business competitiveness through technology. This role involves leading a team, managing the lifecycle of IT assets, overseeing procurement processes, and ensuring effective vendor management while adhering to the company's core values of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Teamwork, and Integrity.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of technicians in the IT asset team to support the IT department and the company.
• Develop and implement procurement and asset management strategies for efficient acquisition of goods and services.
• Manage the entire asset lifecycle for all IT assets, from evaluation to disposal.
• Maintain accurate records of all IT assets as per the IT Asset Management policy.
• Develop and implement IT asset management policies, procedures, and processes.
• Organize asset planning, allocation, and maintenance for Business Continuity Planning.
• Track and monitor actual monthly spending vs. budget for the department.
• Manage the purchasing and receiving process to ensure cost-effectiveness and timely delivery of assets.
• Validate and code all IT-related invoices for accounting processing.
• Proactively review and re-negotiate vendor agreements and contracts to reduce costs.
• Establish policies and processes for vendor management and evaluation.
• Conduct vendor onboarding evaluations and annual reviews for critical vendors.
• Manage IT-related facilities management activities as defined in the ITIL framework.
• Ensure all IT assets are secured and protected from unauthorized access.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain, or Finance.
• 5 years of experience in IT asset management, vendor relationships, and software licenses.
• Strong financial acumen and contract management skills.
• Excellent research, analytical, and reporting skills, especially with Excel or other BI tools.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills and understanding of contracts and software license agreements.

Nice-to-haves

• Fluent in Spanish is highly desired.
• Current certifications such as ITAM and ITIL.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $99K - $125K per year.