• Maintain working relationships with key distributors, including Ingram Micro, TD Synnex, and others, to support timely and cost effective procurement activities. • Monitor pricing, product availability, lead times, and promotional opportunities through ongoing communication with distributors. • Coordinate the purchase of IT equipment such as servers, network hardware, PCs, peripherals, and related technology products. • Track order status, logistics, delivery timelines, and ensure accurate fulfillment of company requirements. • Manage licensing lifecycles for software products such as FortiGate, Microsoft CSP, Duo, Adobe, SSL certificates, and domain registrations. • Maintain timely renewals and ensure adherence to licensing terms and compliance requirements. • Prepare accurate pricing estimates for internal stakeholders and clients using tools such as ConnectWise and CPQ. • Support internal teams by identifying competitive hardware and software options based on company guidelines. • Track hardware warranty periods and coordinate renewals or replacement requests as needed. • Work with vendors to resolve warranty-related issues and minimize operational impact. • Maintain accurate documentation for all software licenses and ensure records remain current and audit ready. • Assist with internal or external reviews involving licensing and usage compliance. • Support the integration and optimization of procurement tools and systems to streamline ordering workflows. • Maintain procurement-related data in platforms such as ConnectWise and ensure accurate recordkeeping. • Adhere to standard operating procedures and escalation protocols. • Escalate complex issues to senior staff as appropriate. • Proactively build skills through experience and training. • Gain proficiency in systems, tools, and standards across client environments. • Accept coaching and feedback from senior technicians and engineers. • Progress toward independent issue resolution over time.

• Lead procurement strategy development and execution for capital equipment and critical vendors • Own the end-to-end sourcing lifecycle including market analysis, vendor prequalification, RFP/RFQ development, bid evaluation, negotiation, and supplier award • Drive cost optimization initiatives through strategic sourcing, value engineering, and total cost of ownership analysis • Develop and manage supplier relationships to ensure performance, quality, delivery reliability, and continuous improvement • Partner with engineering and project teams to identify long-lead items, mitigate supply chain risks, and align procurement timelines with project schedules • Negotiate commercial terms, pricing structures, service agreements, and master supply agreements to protect company interests and improve margins • Monitor supplier performance metrics including schedule adherence, quality, safety, and cost control • Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including market volatility, material availability, and vendor capacity constraints • Implement procurement best practices, policies, and systems to improve efficiency, compliance, and scalability • Analyze spend data and procurement KPIs to identify cost-saving and process improvement opportunities • Support budgeting and forecasting efforts related to capital expenditures and vendor commitments • Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies, ethical sourcing standards, and regulatory requirements

• Identify, evaluate, and select qualified delivery service providers to support last-mile and mid-mile logistics. • Lead the onboarding process, including due diligence, contracts, and system integration. • Negotiate terms, pricing, service level agreements (SLAs), and contractual obligations with DSPs. • Develop and maintain a portfolio of preferred delivery vendors. • Ensure contracts are up to date, compliant, and aligned with company policies and legal requirements. • Monitor vendor KPIs including on-time delivery, cost efficiency, service quality, and compliance. • Collaborate with operations teams to address performance issues and implement corrective actions. • Analyze delivery costs and identify savings opportunities through supplier consolidation, route optimization, or renegotiation. • Support budgeting and forecasting related to transportation and delivery expenses. • Work closely with logistics, legal, finance, and customer service teams to ensure alignment across all DSP-related activities. • Participate in process improvement initiatives related to delivery operations. • Stay current on market trends, new delivery technologies, and regulatory changes. Assess supply risks and develop contingency plans.

• Develop, implement, and lead category plans to drive cost savings and long-term value creation across all relevant networking hardware and telecommunications technology categories. • Partner with IT Architecture teams to understand the long-term networking hardware roadmap, ensuring category plans support future technology needs, innovation, and scalability. • Collaborate with internal stakeholders (IT, Legal, Finance, senior executives) and key technology suppliers to ensure category plans are aligned with business needs. • Cultivate and manage relationships with key vendors and suppliers, leading complex negotiations to secure favorable terms, volume discounts, and long-term contracts. • Identify, assess, and mitigate all technology category risks, including supply chain disruptions, vendor compliance, and adherence to organizational policies and regulations.