• Asset Procurement Administrator

    Microsoft Corporation (Redmond, WA)


    The Collaborative Apps & Platforms (CAP) organization develops essential M365 collaboration tools and agents such as Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, Engage, and the Project Agent. As a global engineering and design team, our operations demand sophisticated asset planning and management to meet extensive resource needs.

     

    We are hiring for a proactive and creative **Asset Procurement Administrator** to guide and grow our asset and hardware management program by improving processes and harnessing the capabilities of AI & other Microsoft technologies. This individual manages the device portfolio for a multi-thousand person organization worldwide and will set strategic direction, ensuring new technologies are effectively incorporated to boost efficiency, productivity, and overall performance.

     

    The Asset Procurement Administrator oversees all aspects of physical resource management, including the planning, budgeting, ordering and tracking of hardware, inventory, and peripherals. The position focuses on strong partnerships across the administrative community, with central resource teams including for SAW devices, and provides reporting and planning support to teams.

     

    This role requires you to be onsite 5 days a week in Microsoft's offices in Redmond, WA.

     

    Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

    Responsibilities

    + Oversee the CAP organization’s hardware portfolio, executing thorough management of all physical resources.

    + Manage assets and peripherals, ensuring proper distribution, ordering, and maintenance of standard equipment, and procuring special equipment as needed.

    + Track and maintain asset inventory, re-imaging returned computers for reuse where possible.

    + Assist with hardware budget forecasting, monitoring all expenditures within approved limits.

    + Coordinate equipment setup and return processes for new arrivals and departing team members.

    + Lead process improvements and development initiatives related to asset management.

    + Design and implement strategies for integrating AI, streamlining operations.

    + Collaborate with stakeholders to promote successful adoption and use of new technologies.

    + Demonstrate expertise in computers, peripherals, and cable identification.

    + Showcase excellent leadership and communication skills, facilitating collaboration across teams to implement changes.

    Qualifications

    Required Qualifications:

    + Associate's/Bachelor's Degree in relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Communications, Psychology, Sociology) OR equivalent experience.

    + 3+ years in technology or similar industry experience with hardware management, asset tracking, invoicing, PO management.

    + Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + 1+ year(s) experience reviewing and managing administrative budgets

    + Comprehensive knowledge of hardware and peripheral management, handling, and optimization.

    + Adaptable, proactive, and positive approach, with strong written and verbal communication abilities.

    + Outstanding customer service and organizational skills.

    + Ability to excel in a dynamic environment while maintaining consistency in planning and time management.

     

    Business Support ATR-C - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $25.10 - $43.80 per hour. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $35.72 - $51.11 per hour.

     

    Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:

     

    https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

     

    Microsoft will accept applications for the role until September 16, 2025.

     

    Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .