IT Purchasing & Licensing Administrator

Who We Are

For over thirty years, SAM has built a reputation as a trusted, knowledgeable, and innovative partner. Our licensed professionals transform petabytes of complex spatial data into intelligent insights in a holistic Managed Geospatial Services™ (MGS™) framework. As North America's premiere MGS™ company, SAM provides practical, precise, and high-fidelity solutions designed to enhance decision-making, mitigate risks, achieve strategic objectives, and drive costs out of our client's business. Our vision is to advance spatial data acquisition, improve analysis capabilities, and develop predictive analytics to redefine and transform how infrastructure assets are developed and managed throughout their lifecycles.

Your Impact at SAM

Purchasing

• Work with IT teams to maintain adequate IT inventory stock
• Audit and approve consolidated invoices (Cellular/Phone, Network/Internet, Copiers etc)
• Audit, allocate and track Vendor Invoices in AP system
• Process Concur Expenses for IT Department/Company (not individuals)
• Track shipment details on orders and notify teams of arrivals or delays
• Enter and track approvals and payment against IT Purchase Orders
• Track equipment lease terms, renewals, and payments
• Track IT hardware/software maintenance contracts and process the renewal
• Coordinate and partner with other departments to procure software/hardware
• Contract and negotiate prices with vendors and service providers
• Rectify pricing, payment, or invoice disputes with vendors
• Track and report on all IT expenses for budgeting and spending trends

Licensing

• Catalog and track all major software contract details for reporting and budgeting
• Monitor utilization of licenses and make recommendations on changes to minimize cost to the company
• Coordinate small to medium size facility projects such as license model changes
• Coordinate renewals and negotiations with vendors ahead of schedule

What You Bring to SAM

• 3-5 years recent administrative experience
• Able to maintain attributes and details of records and provide reports based on them
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
• Strong communication, organization, multi-tasking and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
• Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality
• 4-year degree is preferred, but not required

Our Perks

• Health and Wellness Benefits: BlueCross BlueShield health insurance coverage begins the month after your hire date, Free Vision + Dental plans for employees, company-paid premiums for Long-term disability/Life Insurance (with HSA + FSA plans), SAM Cares program focused on holistic well-being
• Financial Benefits: Employee Referral Rewards Program of $1K, $2,500 or $5K, Fidelity retirement plans with a 5% company match, tuition reimbursement, optional cellphone stipend
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including vacation/sick/holidays, parental leave to support families
• Professional Development: Customized career development plan for licensing and certifications, Project Manager Business Academy, CAD Training Program, Individual Development Plans/Career Check-Ins, SAM WINS - our initiative for women-focused leadership and development, Milestone Anniversary Recognition, SAMbassador mentorship program
• Perks and Discounts: Access to “Perks at Work” for discounts on wellness + travel + leisure and everyday purchases, company-sponsored events, free office snacks
• Culture and Awards/Achievements: SAM Named 2023 Top Workplace USA for Second Consecutive Year; 2023 SAM Ranks No. 88 on ENR Top 500 Design Firms