Associate - IT Asset Management, Infrastructure Procurement, Manchester, Onsite

Job Description

(Senior) Associate, Global IT Asset Management, Manchester, Onsite

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global professional services firm specializing in turnaround and interim management, performance improvement and business advisory services. A&M delivers specialist operational, consulting and industry expertise to management and investors seeking to accelerate performance, overcome challenges and maximize value across the corporate and investment lifecycles. Founded in 1983, the firm is known for its distinctive restructuring heritage, hands-on approach and relentless focus on execution and results.

Our dedicated

Global IT Asset Management

("ITAM") team works to manage and optimize IT assets throughout their lifecycle for our internal stakeholders at all levels.

We are currently looking for a

(Senior) Associate

to join our team in Manchester. The successful candidate will focus on infrastructure procurement, have project management skills and the ability to build and management relationships across various internal departments and stakeholders alike. The candidate will be reporting into the IT Asset Management Lead and will be part of a global team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a professional services firm with a great work ethic and a positive attitude in developing employees to achieve their full potential.

Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To:
Procurement of Infrastructure, Network, A/V Equipment for Real Estate Buildouts
Procurement of Laptops – Global Standards/Catalog in place
Services related to Network, A/V Equipment for Real Estate Buildouts as needed
Software related to that hardware
Maintenance Contracts related to that hardware
Order tracking
Coordination with Real Estate, Engineering, Field Services, and other stakeholders as needed
Adherence to IT policies, processes, contracts, negotiation and managing the SLAs, suppliers
Financial chargebacks

Requirements:
Prior global procurement experience or vendor management background
Knowledge of ServiceNow preferred
Knowledge of Project Management
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Able to interact and communicate with all levels of the organization
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficient with MS-Office applications, Excel, PPT, MS-Word, SharePoint
Must be organised and detail oriented
Ability to work independently and within a team