Purchasing Manager--IT Services and Software

Job title:  Purchasing Manager, IT Services and Software

 

Job Code: PM-AND

Reports to: VP of Application Development and Enterprise Services

Location:  Andover, MA

 

Who We Are:

 

NaviSite, Inc. (NASDAQ: NAVI)--With more than a decade of experience, NaviSite provides the industry’s only one vendor solution for the complete spectrum of application and technology services.  The company radically simplifies how organizations approach technology through a new services architecture designed specifically to reduce the complexity associated with managing multiple applications, IT infrastructure and content delivery.

 

For the first time, organizations can turn to one trusted partner to have their entire infrastructure, application and content delivery needs met.  Today, nearly 1,000 organizations around the world have bet their businesses on NaviSite based on the efficiencies and returns inherent in working with a single-source provider of IT services.  With 15 state-of-the-art data centers and eight major office locations across the U.S., U.K., and India, NaviSite is an Oracle Certified Advantage Partner (the highest level), as well as, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner.  www.navisite.com

 

Benefits:  We offer a generous compensation package including a competitive salary, full medical/dental/life/disability insurance, 3 to 5 weeks vacation, and stock options for all employees.  We also offer extensive training in the most current technologies, as well as, college tuition reimbursement.

 

What You Will Do--Position Summary:

 

NaviSite is looking for a Purchasing Manager to join our team.  The role of the Purchasing Manager is to plan, execute and finalize purchasing and procurement strategies for technology spend across the organization.  This includes acquiring resources within budget and facilitating communication between the enterprise and its providers in order to deliver products and services according to plan.  The Purchasing Manager will also define the objectives of products and services in order to oversee quality control throughout their lifecycles.  Additionally, the Purchasing Manager will have responsibility for all hardware and software asset inventory as well as associated maintenance programs, renewals and spend.



Position Requirements:

 

-  Direct and manage sourcing strategies from beginning to end.

-  Define purchasing recommendations that support business goals, in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.

-  Monitor and analyze trends in company spending and inventory control in order to make recommendations for the future, and to identify areas for possible savings.

-  Develop, establish, implement, and enforce supplier and outsourcer guidelines, obligations, and service level agreements to the organization.

-  Develop and implement all purchasing policies and procedures, including those for equipment, hardware, software, and service provision, in conjunction with department leads and department-specific requirements.

-  Analyze trends and market conditions for the present and future pricing, availability, lead-time, and capacity of goods and services.

-  Negotiate pricing, terms and conditions of sale, and warranties of goods and products with key suppliers and vendors.

-  Interview, identify, and qualify potential new vendors or suppliers in order to secure more cost-effective sources of products and services.

-  Monitor vendor, service provider, outsourcer, and/or contractor performance to ensure quality of service.

-  Develop and deliver purchasing and inventory reports, bid proposals, and requirements documentation.

-  Where necessary, develop and implement plans to auction, recycle or otherwise sell obsolete inventory and equipment.

-  Standardize equipment to lower total costs.

-  Ability to lead the Asset Manager to plan, monitor and record software and/or hardware licenses to ensure compliance with vendor contracts.

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What We Are Looking For:

 

Ideal candidates will have:

-  Bachelors Degree

-  3+ years direct work experience in a purchasing or procurement capacity, including all aspects of strategy development and execution.

-  Strong knowledge of purchasing regulations and laws.

-  Strong familiarity and technical competence with purchase management software and/or automated procurement systems.

-  Strong technical knowledge of hardware and software.

-  Excellent contract management skills are essential.

-  Effective bartering and negotiation skills.

-  Ability to deal tactfully with vendors, suppliers, and contractors who provide a broad spectrum of products and services.

-  Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.

-  Can conform to shifting priorities in spending strategies, product demands and purchasing timelines thorough analytical capabilities.

-  Ability to work independently to complete tasks under deadline

-  Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently

-  Excellent verbal/written English communication skills

 

What To Do Next:

 

Visit our website: www.navisite.com, and if you would like to be considered for this important role, please forward your resume by email to:

careers(at)navisite.com

 

All correspondence will be held in the strictest confidence.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.