IT Asset & Procurement Specialist
Carlsbad, CA - USA
Job Summary
The IT Procurement Specialist owns the handson execution of global IT procurement activities relating to hardware software and services while ensuring cost optimization compliance and strategic vendor relationships. This role also supports IT Asset Management (ITAM) with a strong focus on software lifecycle management including renewals negotiations and process development.
What youll get to do:
Global Procurement & Vendor Management
- Independently evaluate source negotiate and purchase IT equipment software and services globally in accordance with company policies.
- Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure competitive pricing and quality.
- Prepare negotiate and manage IT contracts renewals and pricing agreements to achieve cost savings and favorable terms.
- Play a key role in the creation and implementation of procurement processes across multiple regions ensuring compliance with local regulations and global standards.
- Collaborate with finance and legal teams on contract reviews and budget alignment.
- Manage and lead RFx obtain and review competitive bids quotes and proposals from vendors and contractors; discuss evaluations and review with requesters and subject matter experts.
- Monitor and track IT Procurement orders and deliveries.
- Collaborate with internal teams to determine IT needs and requirements.
- Manage tickets and requests through Jira
IT Asset Management
- Assist in implementing ITAM policies standards and best practices.
- Support audits and reporting for IT assets and software compliance.
- Contribute to cost optimization by identifying unused or underutilized licenses through software user management.
Process Development & Continuous Improvement
- Assist in creating internal intake processes for IT procurement
- Refine global procurement and ITAM workflows to improve efficiency and transparency.
- Document processes for software lifecycle management and renewals.
Qualifications :
Who you are:
- Bachelors degree or equivalent years of experience preferred
- 5 years working in procurement sourcing IT Asset Management or a related field
Preferred Skills
- Negotiation and relationship management
- Familiarity with ITIL and ITAM practices.
- Experience with global procurement processes.
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
- Experience working in the APAC region specifically China
Additional Information :
Our investment in you:
At Vuori were proud to offer the following to our employees:
- Health Insurance
- Savings and Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous Vuori Discount & Industry Perks
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness & Fitness benefits
The salary range for this role is $110000 per year - $130000 per year. This role is bonus eligible.
Vuori is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
Vuori is re-defining what athletic apparel looks like: built to move and sweat in but designed with a casual aesthetic to transition into everyday life. We draw inspiration from an active coastal California lifestyle; an integration of fitness, creative expression, and life. We aim to ... View more