Purchasing Manager (46499)

About the Position

LRS is seeking a Purchasing Manager (46499) to oversee the purchasing of technology hardware, software, services, and business supplies. This role will coordinate purchasing requests, support software license assignments and tracking, work with vendors on contracts and pricing, and identify opportunities to reduce costs while meeting business and operational needs. The ideal candidate is organized, responsive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working across IT, Finance, Legal, and business teams.

Responsibilities

• Order and coordinate delivery of computer hardware, software, technology services, and business supplies.
• Manage purchasing requests from intake through approval, purchase order, delivery, and invoice reconciliation.
• Maintain accurate records of vendors, contracts, renewals, pricing, warranties, subscriptions, and purchasing activity.
• Work with vendors to negotiate contracts, pricing, discounts, payment terms, renewals, and service commitments.
• Analyze spending and usage to identify duplicate, underused, or unnecessary products and services.
• Support vendor selection, competitive quotes, contract reviews, and renewal planning.
• Coordinate with Finance, Legal, Information Security, IT, and business stakeholders to follow company purchasing and risk-review processes.
• Monitor upcoming renewals and provide timely recommendations on renewals, cancellations, consolidation, or alternative solutions.
• Help standardize procurement processes, documentation, and reporting to improve efficiency, visibility, and cost control.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, vendor management, contract administration, or a related role.
• Experience purchasing technology hardware, software, subscriptions, services, or supplies.
• Ability to review pricing, quotes, contract terms, and invoices with strong attention to detail.
• Strong negotiation, organization, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple requests, priorities, and renewal dates.
• Ability to handle confidential pricing, contract, and vendor information appropriately.

Nice to Have

• Experience with software licensing, subscription management, or IT asset management.
• Experience working with enterprise technology vendors and software agreements.
• Familiarity with procurement, ERP, contract management, or IT service management systems.
• Experience analyzing purchasing data and developing cost-saving recommendations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Teams.

We Offer

• Competitive salary range: $75,000-$100,000.
• Opportunity to work in a hybrid work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Professional development opportunities.

About the Company

LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, or protected veteran status.