IT Asset & VMO Manager

Grand Rapids - H4, 4185 44th Street Street, Kentwood, Michigan, United States of America

Posted Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 6:00

The IT Asset and Vendor Management Office Manager is responsible for overseeing the lifecycle of IT assets and managing vendor management processes. This role ensures that all hardware and software assets are effectively tracked, maintained, and aligned with organizational goals. The manager will also lead vendor management planning, vendor negotiations, and contract management to support IT operations.

• Manage the end‑to‑end lifecycle of all IT assets, including acquisition, deployment, maintenance, and disposal. All IT assets include software, hardware, staff augmentation, and software/hardware as a service.
• Develop and implement vendor management strategies for IT hardware, software, and services.
• Evaluate and select vendors, negotiate contracts, and manage vendor relationships.
• Process purchase orders and invoices, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Maintain accurate records of asset inventory and vendor management documentation.
• Collaborate with finance, legal, and IT operations teams to align procurement with budget and compliance requirements.
• Ensure timely delivery and deployment of IT assets to end users.
• Monitor asset utilization and optimize inventory levels.

• Generate reports on asset usage, vendor management metrics, and cost savings.
• Analyze data to support decision‑making in vendor and asset management.
• Provide insights to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.

• Work closely with cross‑functional teams including Finance, Legal, Security, and IT Operations to ensure alignment of asset and vendor management strategies with organizational objectives.

• Working knowledge of IT best practices, including security protocols and policies.
• Familiarity with equipment and applications used in a manufacturing environment, including label printers, scanners, and process control interfaces.

• Generate and meet appropriate program objectives, with persistence to ensure high levels of quality and effectiveness.
• Support and manage a high volume of tasks.
• Adapt to new situations and challenges as circumstances demand.
• Stay abreast of technology, including new and emerging developments in PCs, laptops, tablets, RF devices, scanning equipment, and other end‑user hardware.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ensure collaborative relationships with industry, trade associations, regulatory agencies, and Maker’s Pride staff.
• Work effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Lead best‑in‑class behaviors focused on safety, quality, and policy compliance.
• Work is primarily done in an office setting.
• Minimal production environment exposure, which includes noise, dust, moving machinery, forklifts, and temperature fluctuations.

• Sitting at a workstation for extended periods of time.
• Standing, walking, and climbing stairs frequently.
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds on an infrequent basis.

• 4–6 years experience in IT Asset & Vendor Management or equivalent.
• 4‑year degree.

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Maker’s Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Grand Rapids – H4, 4185 44th Street, Kentwood, Michigan, United States of America