Its Asset And Procurement Lead

Join to apply for the ITS Asset and Procurement Lead role at KPMG South Africa. Overview The Assets and Procurement Lead will be responsible for all South African offices and will work with multiple IT vendors to purchase hardware, software and consumables aligned with the firm's technology standards framework. Negotiates with vendors to obtain best prices and specifications, creates purchase orders for the acquisition of equipment as well as receipting delivery. Performs reporting and closely working with Finance to ensure processing of invoices until payment is done. Manages equipment lifecycle including quotations, ordering, updating inventory tool / Oracle, repairs, and secure disposal. Provides input for annual financial budgets. Ensures streamlined processes are in place for onboarding, offboarding, stock take of inventories and internal audit requirements are compliant. Manage Vodacom Spend Manager and provide billing reports to Business Units. Key Responsibilities Manage Asset Administrator and associated functions Assist with purchasing and managing assets as assigned Responsible for product support and warranties, maintenance, and software contracts, as well as hardware purchases, and license information Maintain vendor relationship Create all purchase requisitions for the ITS business unit in South Africa Manage asset lifecycle Obtain and review competitive quotes and proposals from vendors and contractors; discuss evaluations with requesters and subject matter experts Provide pricing quotes for items and prepare orders with suppliers Verify PO line items against packing slips and ensure the quality of received materials Responsible for shipping defective equipment to vendor and arranging replacements Research products and equipment; prepare product / equipment specifications Manage financial budget Research websites / contact vendors to gather technical information and prices on supplies and equipment Maintain repository of enterprise software licenses / keys Assist with updating and maintaining inventories for all equipment and supplies including location, asset tag numbers, serial numbers, make and model Coordinate with ServiceDesk onsite service calls for equipment installation and maintenance as needed Maintain and oversee new and existing statistical and analytical reports to inform management of asset management metrics and trends Monitor supplier payments reports to ensure payments are processed Manage Vodacom onsite resource and associated functions Monitor ServiceNow tickets for Assets and Procurement Daily checking of emails and ServiceNow calls for quotes Skills and attributes Experience in presenting technology recommendations from a business perspective Experience in planning and carrying out audit and reconcilements An excellent working knowledge of MS Office products, particularly Excel (Advanced Excel skills) Excellent people skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels and manage people and their expectations Exhibits utmost integrity and displays stewardship in handling and security of all KPMG assets Has a strong preference for following and maintaining standards and procedures Confident in reconciling numerical differences when checking the accuracy of stock take and asset reconciliation Ability to work independently and as part of a team Good organisational skills to ensure effective planning and prioritisation Attributes Extremely high level of confidentiality and integrity Excellent client focus and ability to deal with conflict Able to maintain a friendly, professional manner when liaising with clients, even in challenging situations Ability to effectively multi-task with strong organisation skills; a self-starter with initiative, ability to foster innovation and excellent problem-solving skills The ability to build collaborative relationships with good interpersonal skills and the ability to relate well to colleagues with differing levels of expertise and skills while championing inclusion and diversity The ability to work well under pressure and to perform to deadlines Team player who is self-aware Sound decision making ability with the ability to consult where needed Focus on continuous improvement within the ITS function while advancing an ethical environment High level of attention to detail and a desire to drive quality The ability to work unsupervised Minimum requirements Degree in Information Technology or Business Administration is strongly recommended IT Asset Management (ITAM) and Software Asset Management (SAM) certification will be advantageous ITIL Certification is essential Experience of at least 5 years in a high-volume fast-paced environment is essential Experience of at least 2 years maintaining software licensing purchase agreements is essential Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Information Technology Industries Business Consulting and Services #J-18808-Ljbffr