Procurement Specialist - IT focused

About the Company

Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Singapore, Group-IB is a leading creator of cybersecurity technologies to investigate, prevent, and fight digital crime. Combating cybercrime is in the company’s DNA, shaping its technological capabilities to defend businesses, and citizens, and support law enforcement operations.

Group-IB’s Digital Crime Resistance Centers (DCRCs) are located in the Middle East, Europe, Central Asia, and Asia-Pacific to help critically analyze and promptly mitigate regional and country-specific threats. These mission-critical units help Group-IB strengthen its contribution to global cybercrime prevention and continually expand its threat-hunting capabilities.

Each of us can help make the world a safer place. Join us!

About the role:

We are looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Procurement Specialist focused on IT asset management to oversee the complete lifecycle of IT assets within our organization. The ideal candidate will ensure efficient tracking, cost optimization, and compliance while managing hardware, software, and service-related assets. This role plays a crucial part in reducing costs, enhancing productivity, and mitigating risks associated with IT asset management.

Tasks to solve:

• IT Asset Lifecycle Management: Oversee all stages of the IT asset lifecycle, from procurement and deployment to upgrades and decommissioning. Ensure timely maintenance and disposal of outdated equipment.
• Asset Inventory Management: Maintain an up-to-date and accurate inventory of all IT assets, including hardware, software, and cloud services. Conduct regular audits to verify asset conditions and usage.
• Software Asset Management: Monitor software licenses, ensure compliance with licensing agreements, and manage renewals to avoid unnecessary costs and legal risks.
• Cost Optimization: Identify redundant or underutilized assets, propose cost-effective strategies, and prepare IT asset budgets and expense forecasts.
• Vendor and Contract Management: Manage relationships with vendors and negotiate favorable pricing and service agreements. Ensure adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and oversee the timely procurement of IT resources.
• Compliance and Risk Mitigation: Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and cybersecurity standards. Implement measures to prevent unauthorized asset usage and data breaches.

Apply for this vacancy if you have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with Global IT Asset Management (ITAM) tools and practices.
• Strong knowledge of IT asset lifecycle management, including hardware and software asset tracking.
• Experience managing vendor contracts and IT procurement processes at a global level.
• Familiarity with software licensing models (SaaS, on-premise, cloud) and compliance regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in IT Asset Management (e.g., IAITAM, ITIL, or similar frameworks).
• Experience with Configuration Management Databases (CMDB) and IT Service Management (ITSM) tools.
• Knowledge of financial planning and budgeting for IT assets.

Why Choose Group-IB

• Your happiness is important to us. We want every single team member to be happy.
• Continuing professional development. At Group-IB, you can choose from various paths to growth: progress as an expert, advance to a management position, try your hand in another department, relocate abroad, or launch a new business area at Group-IB.
• A team with extensive international expertise. Do you have experience but are looking for exciting challenges? By choosing us, you will be choosing complex tasks and continuously improving your skills in a fast-growing international company.
• Globally recognized technologies. Group-IB's members are located in 25 countries and our products and services are sold in 60 countries. What’s more, Gartner, IDC, and Forrester have ranked our technologies among the best in their class. We work with over 450 international partners and about 500 clients.
• A culture created by each of us. Group-IB’s employees speak many different languages and understand one another. We respect each other's beliefs, share common values, and strive toward the happiness of every employee.
• Economic stability. Group-IB's sustainable growth helps rapidly develop careers that would take years to progress as far as most other companies.

What else you should know:

• Flexible schedule. Group-IB does not have fixed working hours. You choose your own schedule. We adhere to the principle advocated by Steve Jobs: “We have to work not 12 hours, and head.”
• Health. If anything goes wrong, don’t worry — we offer health insurance.
• Certificates and training courses. Group-IB specialists hold over 1,000 professional certificates, including CEH, CISSP, OSCP, GIAC, MCFE, BSI, as well as some rare ones that would be a source of pride for experts in forensics, penetration testing, and reverse engineering worldwide. We have an incentive program that helps employees achieve certifications at the company's expense.
• Challenges. A wide selection of GIB programs helps you improve soft skills, gain new competencies, and receive monetary rewards.
• The initiative is rewarded. At Group-IB, you can bring your most daring ideas to life. The company encourages technical blogging, writing articles, building sports teams, and other creative activities.