IT Asset Management Specialist

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Primary Responsibilities

• Work with IT Management to create and issue Requests for Quotes.
• Evaluate the proposed licensing agreements (e.g. EULA) for suitability when purchasing software. 
• Under the guidelines of the Company’s Purchasing Department, issue purchase orders to selected vendors.
• Based on continuous review and analysis, recommend future year purchasing strategies that include potential cost savings opportunities and/or reduce compliance risk and exposure to licensure risk.
• Perform software/hardware quantity analysis to ensure proper inventory is maintained.
• Finalize all agreements and summarize for management approval.
• Validate all assets (hardware, software, telecom, network, internet domains etc.) purchased and managed by IT are accurately tracked.
• Manage cellular service plans, features early termination fee (ETF) waivers to ensure optimum spend.
• Review all inventory and audit reports and make recommendations on changes in spend.
• Perform routine audits for management review of assigned software, hardware, and mobile services to ensure compliance and utilization.
• Research license entitlements from a variety of vendors, including reviewing purchase documentation.
• Assess the utilization of software applications to determine the most efficient and cost-effective license.  
• Report and resolve when able all exceptions to the Company’s software/hardware asset management policies.
• Provide monthly budgetary reporting for software, hardware, and mobile service plans. 
• Coordinate monthly cell usage reports to branches and remote manufacturing, answer questions, and adjust as necessary. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in business or related field, along with at least 2 years’ experience
• Non-degree considered if 6+ years of related experience along with a high school diploma or GED
• Occasional travel (0-5%)

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess a technical understanding of the Company’s software installations, an understanding of licensing terminologies, and an understanding of executed software license agreements
• Direct work experience in a license or hardware management capacity
• Experience in research and analysis (business case analysis).
• Excellent reporting and data analysis skills
• Familiarity with Company and industry standards such as ISO/IEC 19770 and/or ITAM

This is an on-site position at the New Bremen, OH location.