IT Asset Management & Procurement Specialist

FORDHAM University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Fordham University is seeking an IT Asset & Procurement Specialist to manage acquisition, tracking, and lifecycle of IT hardware and software. You will ensure license compliance, support purchasing workflows, and coordinate vendor communications.

The role requires collaboration with internal stakeholders, data gathering for budgeting, and adherence to enterprise IT policies. Proficiency with ServiceNow and MS Office is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of two years in IT support, business operations, purchasing, or asset tracking.
• Familiarity with ITSM or Asset Management platforms (e.g., ServiceNow).
• Working knowledge of Google Suite and Microsoft Office (Excel/Sheets).

Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate, up-to-date records of IT hardware assets, software licenses, and peripheral inventories in enterprise platforms (e.g., ServiceNow).
• Manages routine IT hardware and software requisitions; assists stakeholders with purchasing requests and vendor quotes.
• Serves as the primary operational contact for hardware and software vendors, tracking orders and invoices.
• Monitors software license allocations and assists with audits to ensure compliance.
• Coordinates equipment returns, decommissioning, and secure disposal per policy.
• Provides guidance on IT procurement procedures and asset requests to university departments.

Skills

IT hardware basics

Licensing concepts

Procurement practices

ITSM familiarity

Excel / Sheets

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ServiceNow

Google Workspace

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Fordham University is seeking an IT Asset & Procurement Specialist to manage acquisition, tracking, and lifecycle of IT hardware and software. You will ensure license compliance, support purchasing workflows, and coordinate vendor communications.

The role requires collaboration with internal stakeholders, data gathering for budgeting, and adherence to enterprise IT policies. Proficiency with ServiceNow and MS Office is expected.