Technology Procurement Specialist

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for IT services, including software licensing, hardware acquisitions, and maintenance contracts.
• Serve as the primary liaison between IT Services and vendors to ensure accurate and timely purchasing.
• Administer and track software contracts and renewal timelines to ensure continuity of service.
• Process technology-related purchase orders, invoices, and quotes with high accuracy and proper documentation.
• Manage the University’s mobile device procurement, including provisioning and account management.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to provide guidance on technology acquisition needs.
• Develop monthly budget reports and quarterly renewal forecasting reports to support financial planning.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase procurement efficiency and reduce errors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, IT, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Demonstrated knowledge of procurement principles, vendor management, and contract administration.
• Experience managing software licensing agreements and IT hardware purchasing cycles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel.
• Experience with QuickBooks or comparable financial/accounting tools.
• Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a higher education or complex, decentralized institutional environment.
• Familiarity with ITSM platforms such as ServiceNow or Freshservice.
• Knowledge of mobile device management (MDM) programs.
• Professional certification such as CPP or CPSM.

Benefits

• Multiple health, dental, and vision plan options.
• Up to 8% retirement plan match.
• Generous leave time, including vacation, sick, personal time, and 12+ holidays per year.
• Educational benefits including tuition waivers for employees, spouses, and dependents.

About the Company

The University of New England (UNE) is Maine’s largest private university, featuring coastal campuses in Maine and a study-abroad campus in Morocco. We are a supportive community dedicated to hands-on learning and empowering students to impact the world.