Category Manager overseeing strategic sourcing aligned with business growth in energy solutions. Driving supplier performance and cost management for Fluence’s innovations in energy storage.
About the role
- Lead IT procurement for hardware and software at OneDigital, ensuring high-quality delivery and vendor management. Collaborate closely with IT, Finance, and HR for seamless onboarding and effective spending.
Responsibilities
- Lead the IT hardware and software procurement strategy for laptops, desktops, servers, workstations, and peripheral equipment, ensuring alignment with business needs, budgets, and technical standards
- Serve as the primary liaison with IT hardware suppliers and vendors , owning contract management, pricing negotiations, SLAs, and performance reviews
- Manage software distribution and licensing, ensuring compliance with legal and organizational standards.
- Monitor licensing agreements and perform audits to prevent overuse or underutilization of software.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of all IT assets using asset management systems.
- Develop and execute cost-efficient sourcing strategies , including vendor consolidation, lifecycle management, and standardization initiatives
- Forecast hardware and desktop resource needs based on hiring plans, refresh cycles, and technology roadmaps
- Evaluate emerging technology trends and recommend alternatives or upgrades to improve performance, reliability, and cost efficiency
- Facilitate acquisitions, refreshes, and upgrades across the enterprise, ensuring timely delivery and readiness for new hires
- Own and maintain desktop standards , including standard images, configurations, and compliance with security and IT policies
- Oversee inventory management, asset tracking, and hardware lifecycle processes, ensuring accurate records and audit readiness
- Manage and maintain vendor support contracts related to Software, desktop and end-user computing resources
- Act as an escalation point for complex onboarding and desktop-related issues, ensuring rapid resolution and minimal business impact
- Partner with Service Desk and Tier 2/3 teams to resolve end-user issues related to Windows OS, Office 365, VPN/connectivity, printers, and peripherals
- Provide leadership and guidance on procurement
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in IT hardware and software asset management
- 3+ years of experience in Identity & Access Management, Digital Workplace, End-User Computing, or IT Operations, with direct ownership of IT asset management.
- Advanced technical expertise with: Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) – provisioning, Conditional Access, RBAC, PIM
- Microsoft Intune & Autopilot – large-scale device enrollment and compliance
- Microsoft 365 – licensing strategy and identity integration
- ITSM platforms (ServiceNow preferred) – workflow orchestration and automation
- Strong background in incident management, root-cause analysis, and operational stabilization in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to design and maintain scalable documentation, runbooks, and operational playbooks.
- Experience defining and managing KPIs, SLAs, and onboarding dashboards for leadership visibility.
- Excellent cross-functional communication skills with the ability to operate calmly and decisively during Day-1 escalations.
Benefits
- health, wellbeing, retirement, and other financial benefits
- paid time off
- overtime pay for non-exempt employees
- robust learning and development programs
- reimbursement of job-related expenses per the company policy
- employee perks and discounts
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