Operations Specialist, Procurement (IT)

TL;DR

Operations Specialist, Procurement (IT): Managing the procurement and distribution of IT assets to global clients with an accent on vendor relations and order accuracy. Focus on streamlining procurement workflows, managing OEM product knowledge, and ensuring precise billing through ERP systems.

Location: New York, NY

Salary: $65,000 - $75,000

Company

D.E. Shaw backed startup transforming the way companies procure and manage IT assets.

What you will do

• Triage incoming procurement requests and ensure all orders are placed in a timely manner.
• Partner with Procurement Manager and Sales teams to build quote requests and make product recommendations.
• Act as an OEM product knowledge expert on specifications, compatibility, and availability.
• Liaise between internal teams and vendors for order status updates and tracking information.
• Input data into the Acumatica ERP system to ensure accurate billing to customers.
• Execute daily procurement workflows and identify opportunities for process improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Strong vendor management skills and a data-driven mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfort leveraging AI tools (e.g., Claude, Gemini, ChatGPT) to increase productivity.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Must be based in New York, NY

Nice to have

• Previous experience in IT, operations, procurement, or logistics.
• Experience with ABM & Autopilot enrollment.
• Experience working with IT OEMs, Value Added Resellers, and Distributors.

Culture & Benefits

• Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunity to grow with a team building a product from the ground up.
• Fast-paced, high-growth startup atmosphere.