IT Asset and Procurement Specialist

Boardwalk Pipelines; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardwalk Pipelines in Houston is looking for an IT Asset & Procurement Manager. This role is essential for managing end-to-end IT procurement and asset lifecycle processes. The successful candidate will coordinate across IT, Finance, and external vendors to meet technology needs, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance.

With a strong focus on vendor relationships, inventory management, and operational readiness, this position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and relevant experience in procurement and asset management.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of IT procurement processes.
• Ability to manage vendor relationships and pricing.
• Proven ability to manage the full asset lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Oversee IT procurement, asset lifecycle management, and financial processes.
• Coordinate with IT, Finance, and vendors for procurement.
• Ensure compliance, audits, and operational readiness.

Skills

IT procurement processes

Vendor management

Asset lifecycle management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

Oracle E‑Business Suite (EBS)

Job description

Boardwalk is a limited partnership operating in the midstream portion of the natural gas and natural gas liquids industry, providing transportation and storage services for our customers. Our 14,000 miles of pipeline and storage assets provide diverse market connectivity to producers and end-users who need reliable sources of natural gas for power generation, home heating or petrochemical feedstocks. We have the experience, knowledge, and flexibility to design service offerings and create system enhancements tailored to our customers’ needs throughout the 13 states in which we operate. As an organization focused on sustainability, we are committed to protecting the environment while delivering this energy source. This commitment is made to our customers, employees, and the communities in which we operate. We incorporate environmental stewardship, safety, and compliance into our day‑to‑day operations and seek to strengthen and support the communities we serve.

Position Description

The IT Asset & Procurement Manager is responsible for the end‑to‑end execution of IT procurement, asset lifecycle management, mobile device programs, print fleet operations, and related financial processes to ensure the organization’s technology and operational needs are met efficiently, accurately, and cost‑effectively. This role serves as a central point of coordination between IT, Finance, and external vendors, managing procurement execution within Oracle E‑Business Suite (EBS), working directly with hardware vendors, distributors, and resellers to secure competitive pricing, and overseeing invoice and expense management, asset lifecycle, mobile device and cellular program, and print fleet management. The manager ensures hardware readiness through inventory maintenance, coordinates termination recovery, oversees vendor relationships, supports audits and compliance, and enables reliable day‑to‑day IT and business operations.

Required Skills, Knowledge, And Experience

• Strong understanding of IT procurement processes
• Purchase request intake
• Obtaining and comparing vendor quotes
• Requisition creation and approval tracking
• Experience entering and managing requisitions, receipts, and invoices in Oracle E‑Business Suite (EBS) or similar ERP systems
• Ability to code invoices accurately, match invoices to requisitions and receipts, and resolve discrepancies
• Knowledge of approval workflows and ability to expedite purchases during supply shortages
• Strong attention to detail for financial accuracy and audit readiness
• Proven ability to manage the full asset lifecycle: receipt and asset tagging, deployment and tracking, inventory management, retirement and disposal
• Experience maintaining accurate asset records across multiple asset types (hardware, mobile devices, printers)
• Ability to coordinate termination recovery to ensure timely return of IT assets and minimize replacement costs
• Experience working directly with hardware vendors, distributors, and resellers
• Ability to manage vendor relationships, pricing, lead times, and fulfillment issues
• Strong communication and negotiation skills when resolving delivery delays or service issues
• Experience coordinating with vendors for quotes, returns, replacements, and warranty support
• Experience managing a corporate mobile device program: ordering, provisioning, and tracking Apple devices; working with FirstNet and Verizon for service plans and support
• Ability to maintain inventory, assign devices, and manage device refreshes
• Understanding of mobile asset controls and lifecycle tracking
• Experience managing a printer fleet: coordinating printer service calls and maintenance, reviewing and processing quarterly maintenance invoices, managing rental units for projects, obtaining printer purchase quotes and delivery coordination
• Knowledge of printer‑related consumables, including toner and paper
• Ability to manage printer supply inventory to support uninterrupted business operations
• Strong organization and prioritization skills managing multiple tasks and deadlines
• Ability to work independently and manage day‑to‑day operational responsibilities
• Experience coordinating across IT, Finance, and external vendors
• Clear documentation skills for processes, asset records, and procurement workflows
• Strong customer service mindset, supporting internal teams and business operations

Preferred Skills, Knowledge, And Experience

• Experience with ITIL, ITAM, or financial governance frameworks
• Familiarity with SOX or audit requirements related to procurement and assets
• Experience supporting multi‑site or distributed environments
• Ability to analyze spend trends and identify cost‑reduction opportunities
• Experience creating or improving standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field; or
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant IT asset management experience

Preferred Education

• Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in IT Management, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or Operations
• Relevant certifications such as:
  • ITIL Foundation or higher
  • Certified IT Asset Manager (CITAM)

Boardwalk Pipelines, LP maintains a drug‑free workplace and will require pre‑employment drug & substance abuse testing before hiring.

Boardwalk Pipelines, LP is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.