IT Procurement & Asset Management Specialist

Willmar, MN
Full Time
Mid Level
Life-Science Innovations is seeking full-time IT Procurement & Asset Management Specialist with the opportunity to work on-site or a hybrid scheduleThis position manages IT procurement and inventory management, focusing on automating workflows to improve efficiency. Responsibilities include maintaining records for hardware and software purchases, licenses, warranties, and service agreements, ensuring data accuracy, compliance, and cost savings. This role will collaborate with stakeholders to implement solutions supporting IT procurement and asset management strategies.

Our goal at LSI is to provide tailored professional shared services to each of our customers, partnering with them to become an extension of their team. Headquartered in Willmar, MN, on the beautiful MinnWest Technology Campus, Life-Science Innovations employs people in a variety of roles and expertise. We hire technically passionate, positive, career-minded individuals who align with our core organizational values.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

IT PROCUREMENT:
  • Oversee the end-to-end procurement process for IT hardware, software, and services, ensuring timely delivery and compliance.
  • Create and manage IT procurement processes to achieve license compliance and effective asset tracking.
  • Maintain a centralized database of IT purchases, vendor agreements, licenses, warranties, and service agreements, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Identify and lead automation initiatives to streamline procurement workflows and improve data accuracy.
  • Collaborate with technology leads to ensure IT purchases align with organizational standards.
  • Research and evaluate vendors for cost-effectiveness, quality, and alignment with organizational needs.
  • Ensure timely order processing and delivery, meeting schedules and preventing overstock situations.
  • Monitor and evaluate vendor performance and participate in supply chain optimization efforts.
  • Ensure adherence to procurement policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate with IT stakeholders to ensure asset database accuracy, reflecting changes such as moves, adds, and changes.

ASSET MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATOR:
  • Maintain and update the IT asset management database, ensuring accurate records of hardware, software, licenses, warranties, and service agreements.
  • Oversee asset lifecycle processes (procurement, maintenance, disposal) to ensure compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Identify and lead automation opportunities within asset management to improve tracking, reporting, and asset utilization.
  • Analyze asset data to forecast inventory needs, support budgeting, and develop procurement planning.
  • Identify savings opportunities for renewals, software licensing, and services.
  • Conduct regular audits of IT assets to verify accuracy, optimize inventory levels, and identify underutilized resources.
  • Collaborate with IT, HR, and finance departments to align asset management practices with budgetary and operational goals.
  • Monitor software license usage and compliance, preventing penalties and optimizing software investments.
  • Provide regular reporting on asset status, utilization, and costs to stakeholders and leadership.

The ideal candidate will have the following educational and experience background:
  • 3+ years of experience in IT asset management, inventory control, IT procurement, supply chain management or a related field.
  • Strong knowledge of asset management principles, including software license management and IT procurement processes.
  • Knowledge of IT asset management and software licensing principles.
  • Proficiency in data analysis, with a focus on identifying trends, forecasting needs, and improving operational efficiency.
  • Familiarity with asset management and tracking software.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working cross-functionally.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Problem Solving – Solves problems and makes business decisions independently, with the focus on cost reduction in the best interest of LSI.
  • Innovate – Introduce new ideas and processes which improve performance and productivity.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in IT, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Relevant certifications, such as Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified Technology Procurement Specialist (CTPS).
  • Experience implementing or working with automated procurement systems.

Our Purpose is to Share Smarter, Serve Better - By providing tailored professional shared services, partnering with our customers to become an extension of their team. 
Our Guiding Values: 
  • Employee Well-Being: We are committed to maximizing every employee’s talent in their role within the organization, and care about the well-being of each employee from a whole-life perspective.
  • Communication | Collaboration: Success is built on relationships.  We will bring expertise, professionalism and a genuine love for our craft to the table – and expect the same in return.
  • Stewardship: Our investment of time, talent, and treasure will do great things in the long run. We make decisions based on our responsibility to our employees, our customers, our stakeholders and our community.
  • Trustworthiness:  There are no substitutes for honesty and kindness and doing what’s right.
  • Excellence:  We are persistent in achieving objectives efficiently and effectively; finding new ways to grow our company and each other.

Benefits at LSI: 
We are proud to offer a generous benefit package in addition to competitive compensation. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance options, a Health Savings Account with company match, 401K plan with company match up to 4% of your compensation, PTO accrual, two personal days per year, holiday pay, company paid short and long term disability, and company paid life insurance.


To Apply or Further Inquire Contact:
Rachel Weiss | Talent Acquisition Specialist
[email protected]
320-222-9790
 
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