"Alerted.org

Description We are looking for an experienced Hardware Asset Manager to join our team in Woodland Hills, California. This Contract-to-Ongoing position offers the opportunity to manage IT procurement tasks and hardware asset operations, ensuring optimal vendor negotiations and cost management. The role requires a strong background in hardware acquisitions and vendor relations, with the potential for long-term placement after one year.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the procurement of IT hardware assets, including negotiating with vendors to secure favorable pricing and terms.

• Oversee the lifecycle of hardware assets, ensuring proper acquisition, deployment, and recovery processes.

• Collaborate with internal teams to identify hardware requirements and recommend suitable solutions.

• Conduct vendor meetings, including RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs, to evaluate and select the best options for hardware purchases.

• Optimize procurement costs while maintaining high-quality standards for enterprise-level end-user hardware.

• Utilize tools such as ServiceNow and D365 to streamline asset management and procurement processes.

• Provide guidance on hardware compatibility and setup for specific roles and workstations.

• Manage asset recovery operations, ensuring compliance with company policies and efficient handling.

• Support licensing efforts, including Microsoft products, to align with organizational needs and budgets. Requirements • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in IT procurement and hardware asset management.

• Proven ability to negotiate with vendors and secure competitive pricing.

• Familiarity with RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs processes.

• Strong cost optimization skills and ability to push back on vendors when necessary.

• Proficiency in ServiceNow, D365, and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Effective communication and soft skills for vendor and team interactions.

• Experience with enterprise-level end-user hardware acquisitions.

• Knowledge of licensing management, particularly with Microsoft products. Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.®

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company’s 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources.

• 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .