IT Asset & Procurement ManagerNew New York, NY

Known is a modern marketing company pairing PhD data scientists with award-winning creatives, strategists, engineers, and expert research teams to produce innovative and cutting-edge creative work. Recognized as #3 on The A-List of top agencies in the world and Ad Age’s Data & Insights Agency of the year for two consecutive years, Known serves leading brands across finance, technology, entertainment, media, CPG, real estate, and more.

About the role

As our IT Asset & Procurement Manager, you will oversee Known’s technology financial planning, procurement, and asset lifecycles. Acting as the primary liaison between the IT and Finance teams, you will manage organization-wide technology spend, sourcing, vendor management, and cost-saving initiatives to support our team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Hardware and Software Asset Management. Track physical assets, manage procurement lifecycles, and audit software licenses to align seat counts with business requirements.
• Forecast technology spend and manage the IT budget. Handle budget accruals, track costs, and collaborate with Finance regarding invoices and technology expenditures.
• Track, control, and optimize IT asset spend across the full lifecycle, from acquisition and licensing through maintenance and disposal, to minimize waste, ensure budget accuracy, and maximize return on IT investments. Ensure prudent SaaS license management.
• Lead hardware and software procurement and renewals. Assist with contract negotiations, execute procurement projects, and manage vendor relationships to optimize costs and vendor utilization.
• Oversee the resale or recycling of outdated laptops and IT equipment, including data destruction.
• Own asset management and systems related to asset management and procurement. Assist with administration and management of specific enterprise applications.
• Support the IT team and staff with hardware repairs and vendor support, including management of support agreements and ensuring vendor SLAs.
• Conduct security reviews and manage ISO-related tasks in conjunction with the Security and Audit teams. Track internal vendor security and maintain IT asset management policies and procedures.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in IT Asset Management, IT Procurement, or IT Operations.
• Experience in budget forecasting, managing IT spend, and working directly with Finance departments.
• Proven ability to negotiate vendor contracts, manage software renewals, and execute cost-saving initiatives.
• Technical background with experience administering enterprise applications, managing hardware lifecycles, and applying Software Asset Management (SAM) best practices.
• Working knowledge of IT security and ISO-compliance standards.
• Experience supporting device and system management for Infrastructure and Service Delivery teams.
• Detail-oriented and analytical, with the ability to work independently and align with our core value: “There’s always a better way.”

Benefits

• Unlimited paid time off
• 401k with company matching and no vesting period
• Annual bonuses
• Generous medical plan
• Paid parental leave

Pay

The base salary for this position is $92K–$105K, posted in compliance with state and municipal Pay Transparency laws. This role is also eligible for additional Known benefits.

Schedule

Hybrid: 3–4 days per week in the NYC office.