IS Procurement Administrator (P1-3419089-1)

Summary of Job Description:

The IS Procurement Administrator is responsible for procurement of technology equipment, software licenses, and maintenance agreements and for the billing of hardware and software purchases.This position negotiates and renews maintenance contracts, recommends best equipment for purchase, and purchases sufficient software licenses and equipment.The IS Procurement Administrator prepares periodic reports on inventory and purchase orders for hardware and software.This position is responsible for maintaining relationships with technology vendors on behalf of IS and coordinating with IS associates concerning their equipment and maintenance requirements.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the procurement of technology equipment, including servers, desktop and laptop computers, networking related equipment, and peripherals, software licenses, and maintenance agreements.Ensures an adequate inventory of needed equipment and service agreements to meet IS needs.
• Based on technical parameters and requirements set by the IS team, researches and recommends best equipment for purchase based on IS needs and pricing, with final purchase decision determined by IS leadership.
• Responsible for software licenses, ensuring sufficient software licenses are purchased.Conducts license audit on company owned software to ensure license compliance with software manufacturers' agreements.
• Handles billing related to hardware and software purchases in coordination with the Accounting department.Creates purchase orders for hardware and software.Prepares chargebacks for company's technology equipment.Collaborates with Accounting to resolve any accounting-related issues.
• Audits vendor accounts for discrepancies.Identifies errors in billings and collects refunds from vendors.
• Prepares detailed inventory reports on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.Maintains accurate record of IS equipment and software inventory
• Provides expertise on the procurement of equipment and software for IS projects as needed. Assists with special projects as requested.Schedules for meetings as needed and provides support related to department workflow.

How we reward you:

• Hybrid Work schedule
• 401K with company match
• Yearly bonus opportunity*
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance *
• On-site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinic
• Discounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym memberships
• Paid time off starting at 15 days with 7 federal holidays*
• Continuous education assistance and scholarships*
• Income protection including Disability, Life and AD&D insurance*
• Bereavement leave*

*Benefits available for eligible permanent full time associates

Qualifications - External

Your background and experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
• Minimum three years of accounting and IS procurement experience
• Successful completion of initial and periodically required trainings.
• Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position.

Pay Range: P2: $72,500- $101,500 / Annual

* Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.

Panda Strong since 1983:

Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,300 locations globally, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. Whether it's impacting our team or the communities we work in, we're proud to be an organization that embraces family values.

You're wanted here:

We value diversity in all forms and know the strength it brings. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to bloom, diverse points of view to be heard, and improves overall happiness. We like the sound of that.

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity, and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, including but not limited to sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related conditions), gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. Additionally, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodations. If there is a reason you believe you require an accommodation, please reach out to our accommodation team vie email at PandaLOA@PandaRG.com.