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Information Technology Asset Manager

An accomplished professional with progressive experience in procurement, contract management and leadership with strong emphasis on information technology and IT asset management. Key strengths include vendor management, contract negotiation, stakeholder education and management, and exceptional organizational, communication and analytical skills. PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW • Experienced in instituting and conducting all phases of procurement procedures, corporate governance, and spearheading projects for maximum efficiency. • Extensive experience in developing and managing supplier relationships. • Experienced in development of corporate and enterprise-wide strategic initiatives, strategic analysis, and systems implementation. • Exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to speak persuasively and influence all levels of senior and executive management teams. • Possess in-depth knowledge of and practical experience with strategic sourcing, coordinating, developing, and evaluating complex contracts. • Strong emphasis and experience with information technology contracts i.e. telecommunication, software licensing, hardware equipment and developing partnerships with key suppliers. • Deep experience on Information Technology Asset Management (ITAM) related functions. Clear understanding of the practices that join financial, contractual, and inventory functions to support life cycle management and strategic decision making for the IT environment. •Strong record of managing the organization's response to software vendor license compliance audits or license validation requests, in consultation with the relevant vendor and procurement managers, software asset manager and other appointed delegates