Information Technology Purchasing Manager

Dawson; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dawson in Columbus, OH, seeks an Indirect Sourcing - Information Technology Purchasing Manager to oversee procurement operations and asset lifecycle for technology assets in a hybrid role. The position supports vendors, contracts, and reporting while aligning with Finance and Legal teams.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years in indirect procurement or related functions, with knowledge of software licensing, SaaS, and hardware asset management; ERP or vendor systems experience is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Information Systems, or related discipline.
• 1-3 years of indirect procurement operations, purchasing, asset management experience.
• Experience supporting procurement processes in a structured, process-oriented environment.
• Working knowledge of technology procurement concepts, including software licensing, SaaS environments, and hardware asset management.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, generate reports, and interpret findings to support decisions.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement operations, administrative functions, business analysis activities, and technology asset lifecycle management initiatives.
• Maintain organized procurement documentation, including contracts, purchase requests, renewals, vendor records, and approval workflows.
• Support purchase order processing, invoice reconciliation, and issue resolution with Finance and Purchasing teams.
• Monitor contract terms, renewal timelines, expirations, and key business conditions to ensure compliance and inform planning.
• Assist with vendor onboarding, maintenance activities, and compliance documentation.

Skills

Data analysis

Procurement operations

Asset management

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Information Systems, or related discipline

Tools

PeopleSoft

Basware

Ivanti

Job description

Indirect Sourcing - Information Technology Purchasing Manager

IT Services

$49.74/hr ($85K - 90K once hired on perm)

Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST

Columbus, Ohio (Hybrid) option to work from home each week on Mondays and/or Thursdays

Temp to Hire

What You'll Do:

• Support procurement operations, administrative functions, business analysis activities, and technology asset lifecycle management initiatives.
• Maintain organized and accurate procurement documentation, including contracts, purchase requests, renewals, vendor records, and approval workflows.
• Support purchase order processing, invoice reconciliation, and issue resolution in partnership with Finance and Purchasing teams.
• Monitor contract terms, renewal timelines, expirations, and key business conditions to ensure compliance and support strategic planning.
• Assist with vendor onboarding, maintenance activities, and compliance documentation requirements.
• Compile, analyze, and maintain procurement, spend, and asset-related data to support reporting initiatives and business decision-making.
• Prepare both recurring and ad hoc reports related to vendor activity, contract status, software licensing, asset inventory, and procurement performance metrics.
• Assist with supplier evaluations, pricing analysis, and supporting documentation for sourcing activities.
• Support RFP/RFQ processes by coordinating vendor responses, tracking submissions, and organizing evaluation materials.
• Assist with contract review activities by identifying key business components such as pricing models, renewal schedules, and usage assumptions in collaboration with Legal.
• Maintain accurate records within the technology asset management system, including hardware inventory, software licenses, agreements, and lifecycle status updates. .
• Support onboarding and offboarding activities by ensuring technology assets are properly provisioned, recovered, and documented.
• Assist with asset disposal processes in accordance with company policies, including BIOS removal and required record retention.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with Technology, Finance, Legal, Purchasing, and cross-functional business teams.
• Serve as a dependable resource for procurement and asset management inquiries by providing accurate guidance and timely support.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Information Systems, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1-3 years of experience in indirect procurement operations, purchasing, asset management, business analysis, or a similar analytical/administrative function.
• Experience supporting procurement or sourcing activities within a structured and process-oriented environment.
• Working knowledge of technology procurement concepts, including software licensing, SaaS environments, and hardware asset management.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, generate reports, and interpret findings to support operational and business decisions.
• Experience working with ERP, procurement, asset management, or vendor management platforms such as PeopleSoft, Basware, Ivanti, or comparable systems is strongly preferred.

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