Corporate Purchaser - Technology Vendor Management
Burns & Mcdonnell
Manages tech vendor contracts, licenses, renewals, and financial analysis.
2 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Kansas City, MO
Office Full-Time
Company Size
13,500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Construction Services
Project Management
Consulting
Architecture
Design
Technical Services
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Aviation
Commercial, Retail & Institutional
Environmental
Government & Military
Manufacturing & Industrial
Mining & Minerals
Oil, Gas & Chemicals
Power
Role
What you would be doing
license compliance
risk management
data integrity
asset inventory
financial analysis
vendor collaboration
- Assure software license compliance for all software titles and associated agreements.
- Identify, assess and manage risk-related areas in the contract execution process and support rigorous and effective risk management procedures.
- Ensure the integrity and accuracy of the inventory and entitlement data.
- Manage multiple license types, software suites, entitlements, upgrade and downgrade of licenses to ensure best-fit licensing.
- Import licenses and contracts information into the software asset management tool.
- Provide information associated with litigation and software compliance, contracts, and EULAs.
- Assist with the collaboration of IT, Procurement, Legal, and Finance Services to maximize contract value and mitigate risk.
- Support process improvements of the key financial systems, processes and metrics to support financial reporting.
- Collect and maintain accurate software licensing information to address budgeting, software compliance and inventory, contracts, and cost.
- Work proactively with IT Service Owners to identify areas of opportunity to assist procurement staff when negotiating with vendors to optimize the procurement of cost-effective acquisitions.
- Ensure there are clear metrics across all key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure strong performance management.
- Establish internal standards, processes, and templates for working with vendors and automating processes where applicable.
- Perform financial analysis & reviews such as TCO and ROI on project requests to facilitate funding approval.
- Manage unallocated software licenses for reclamation, software counts for reconciliation and software discovery models for normalization.
- Forecast IT asset investments and service costs.
- Assist in the IT Service lifecycle management plan for all equipment, hardware, and software licensing.
- Determine license position for projects, true-ups and audits, and contract and license maintenance renewals using available financial and installation data.
- Assist in the development of financial models, collect and evaluate data, make appropriate assumptions, analyze results and make recommendations.
What you bring
bachelor's
project management
itil
servicenow
iaitam
strategic
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related degree, and 3 years' experience, preferably with three or more years of experience in project management, asset management, finance, or supply chain, in a technology environment required.
- Applicable years of experience maybe substituted for degree requirement.
- Ability to see 'big picture" strategic view as well as process details.
- Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) experience is desired.
- Work experience with the ServiceNow platform is preferred.
- IAITAM (CSAM, CITAM) preferred or equivalent certification.
- IAITAM (CSAM, CITAM) equivalent certification.
- Ability to work with various systems and data sources to gather and assimilate required information.
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Company
Overview
1898 Founded
Year of Establishment
The company was established in 1898 by two Stanford engineers to address early city water and sewer challenges in Kansas.
$7 Billion
Annual Revenue
By 2023, the company achieved $7 billion in revenue, managing nearly 19,000 projects across various industries.
#1 Ranked
ENR Ranking
The company is ranked #1 in data-center and power engineering by ENR, highlighting its leadership in mission-critical infrastructure.
- The firm grew steadily from municipal roots, evolving into a global design‑build leader with integrated engineering, architecture, and construction services.
- Headquartered in Kansas City, it has expanded its operations to more than 75 offices worldwide, including locations in the US, Canada, UK, UAE, India, and the Middle East.
- It specializes in sectors such as water, power, transportation, aviation, manufacturing, and oil & gas, undertaking projects ranging from airports to chemical facilities.
- Its full‑service model encompasses consulting, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning, ensuring seamless project delivery from concept to operation.
- The company is 100% employee‑owned, following a significant employee buyout in the 1980s that redefined its trajectory.
- We are committed to delivering an exceptional client experience by upholding the highest standards of safety, quality, and integrity.
- We foster a culture of collaboration, where teamwork and communication drive results.
- We are passionate about providing innovative solutions to our clients' challenges.
- We value continuous improvement and hold ourselves accountable for the success of our projects.
- We believe in a work environment where employees can thrive personally and professionally.
- We are dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work.
Net Zero by 2050
Emissions Target
Committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
50% Reduction by 2030
Emissions Goal
Aims to reduce Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions.
17% Emissions Reduction
Achievement in 2022
Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to baseline levels.
- Actively involved in designing and implementing renewable energy projects to help clients achieve their sustainability goals.
- Offers energy-efficient solutions that reduce emissions and operational costs for clients.
25% by 2030
Target for women in technical roles
The company aims to increase the percentage of women in technical roles.
25% workforce
Women representation
The workforce currently comprises 25% women.
- Committed to creating an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered.
- Has a comprehensive mentorship program aimed at increasing leadership representation of underrepresented groups.
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