It Asset Management Specialist

Assists IT Procurement and Asset Manager in the following duties and responsibilities: oversight and operations of IT software and technology-related hardware purchases, IT asset inventory management and software licensing compliance. Supports, manages, and administers contracts for software and application services and products across the organization. Maintains policies and systems and provides analysis regarding software licenses, warranties, service agreements, hardware and other IT assets.

Experience is Everything;

At LCS, experience is everything. We provide you the opportunity to use your talents in a progressive, growing organization that makes a positive difference in the lives of the seniors we serve. If you are seeking an organization that gives back, you’ll love working here. Our principles and hospitality promises define our company culture. LCS employees can be found participating in volunteer activities, getting involved in our committees or collaborating with team members in our innovative work space. You’ll find several opportunities to grow as a professional, serve the community, and enhance the lives of the seniors.

The Role:

Procurement

• Support, manage, and administer contracts for purchase of IT software, application services and products across the organization
• Investigates equipment or software under consideration to determine ROI and total cost of ownership throughout product lifecycle.
• Negotiates pricing, terms and conditions of purchase, and warranties of goods and products with key suppliers and vendors
• Prepares and maintains orders by verifying specifications and price; obtaining appropriate approval from requisitioning department/entity
• Verifies purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to LCS standards; clarifying unclear items; recommending alternatives as needed
• Researches and provides recommendations for new vendor and peripheral alternatives
• Leads resolution of receipt and invoice discrepancies, product returns or exchanges
• Monitors and analyzes trends in company spending and inventory control in order to make recommendations for the future, and to identify areas for possible savings and/or asset optimization.
• Obtains purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers; monitoring and expediting orders

Asset Management

• Maintains systems containing information regarding licenses, warranties, service agreements and contracts for the organization's hardware, software and other assets This includes planning, monitoring, and recording software licenses and/or hardware assets to ensure compliance with vendor contracts\
• Investigates and resolves any exceptions and/or accuracy issues
• Coordinates with corporate accounting staff and follows standard tracking methods, reconciliation and coding for various asset types
• Effectively communicates asset management strategies to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Explores opportunities for maximizing or exploiting unused or partially used IT assets to achieve full efficiency and ROI from company resources.
• Assures timely, accurate additions, dispositions and periodic replacements of assets per LCS standards

General

• Provides backup to other department roles as needed
• Identifies process improvement opportunities and implements actions to achieve efficiencies
• Maintains documentation of department standards, policies, and procedures.

Experience:

• 4 year college degree in the field of Business Administration or equivalent work experience in the field.
• 1-3 years IT asset management experience
• 1-3 years experience in vendor contract management/negotiations

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical personnel via verbal and written communications.
• Strong customer service, organizational, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities, prioritize work schedules, and complete tasks by desired due dates.
• Knowledge of hardware and software lifecycle management
• Working knowledge of asset management tools and software licensing preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft productivity tools (specifically Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.)

Why LCS?

Industry leader. The Nation’s third-largest senior living operator ranked number one in customer satisfaction among senior living communities.

Inclusive and collaborative culture. We’re dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion and have an engaged Diversity and Inclusion Council focused on creating awareness and educating employees on inclusivity. In addition, LCS creates a collaborative culture that provides an exceptional experience for every employee.

Top Workplace USA: LCS has earned the 2021 Top Workplaces USA award and is recognized for our strong company culture and engaged workforce. In addition, LCS earned ten culture excellence awards in areas such as DE&I practices, top managers, professional development and clued-in leaders, to name a few.

Top Workplace Iowa: LCS employees truly believe we are an employer choice. This recognition, for 4 years running, is in large part due to the culture of excellence that our employees help deliver every single day.

Competitive pay, great benefits and vacation time. We are an equal opportunity employer with benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, disability, 401(k) with company match and paid parental leave.

Charity and community involvement. We are recognized as a national team for the Alzheimer’s Association and consistently a top contributor to United Way. We also support our employee’s individual community contributions and provide opportunities to get involved at our corporate locations and in our communities.

Outstanding advancement opportunities. LCS is growing and we think you should too. Our company growth allows for internal growth opportunities across all of our business lines.

Ongoing career development. Onsite education opportunities, education assistance, and continuing education credits allow LCS employees to keep their knowledge of current industry changes relevant.

LCS creates living experiences that enhance the lives of seniors. You’ll see this commitment in our people. They’re talented, dedicated professionals who truly care about residents, with each conducting his or her work with integrity, honesty and transparency according to the principles of LCS. We strive to help every community succeed—strengthening available resources, establishing proven practices that lead to long-term growth and creating lasting value for those living in, working for and affiliated with the community. Check us out on our website: www.lcsnet.com

Travel Frequency: 0-10%

Estimated Salary Range: $65,000 - $80,000

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and other relevant factors.

A POST-OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK, INCLUDING REFERENCES, IS REQUIRED

LCS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER