IT Purchasing Manager

Our Story Founded in 2008, Hightower is a wealth management firm that provides investment, financial and retirement planning services to individuals, foundations and family offices, as well as 401(k) consulting and cash management services to corporations. Hightower’s capital solutions, operational support services, size and scale empower its vibrant community of independent-minded wealth advisors to grow their businesses and help their clients achieve their vision of “well-th. rebalanced.” Based in Chicago with advisors across the U.S., we operate as a registered investment advisor (RIA). Our commitment to our culture is demonstrated every day through the Hightower Way.  By joining Hightower, you will build a community of inclusive relationships, take proactive ownership, embrace others’ perspectives, and have an uncompromising dedication to excellence.    Your Future Team The IT Purchasing Manager will play a key role on our IT Services team that supports our growing and evolving business. They will drive key processes to source, purchase, and deliver technology assets to teams across Hightower and its advisor practices.   What You’ll Do Hightower is looking to add an IT Purchasing Manager to lead all aspects of its IT purchasing processes.   Serve as a Hightower brand ambassador by upholding The Hightower Way cultural elements – Mission, Purpose, V.A.L.U.E. Experience, Commitment and Standards, promoting excellence in the internal and external client experience during every encounter Improve consistency in every client and colleague encounter by embodying the core principles of our Hightower V.A.L.U.E. Experience (Validate, Actively Listen, Leverage Resources, Understand Ownership, Express Gratitude) Partner with cross-discipline team members to support collaboration and promote a positive client experience Develops a purchasing strategy and negotiates prices with suppliers. Manages and tracks goods ordered and received, ensuring delivery and set up of equipment.  Coordinates with fellow managers to monitor inventory levels and supply needs. Oversees Technology Purchasing service queue to provide friendly, responsive service to purchasing needs. Manages catalog of standard equipment and availability in self-service purchasing portal Manages fixed asset tracking and management for IT hardware, software, and equipment. Oversees asset disposal plan to recycle, donate, or otherwise sell obsolete inventory and equipment. Manages IT Purchasing team members and initiatives. Maintains monthly scorecard of key performance indicators and metrics that support data-based decision-making. Keeps up with trends in procurement, purchasing technology, and supply chain. What You’ll Bring                                            Bachelor’s degree in business, Accounting, Supply Chain, or related field with specific category experience in Information Technology, i.e., Hardware, Software Licensing and Subscriptions, Telecom.  5 years of IT Purchasing and Asset Management experience in a related field.  Knowledge of GAAP accounting principles  Intermediate to Advanced MS Excel skills - including the ability to use formulas, functions and pivot tables.  Proficiency with Sage, Concur, and Amazon Business   What We Offer Coverage on the first day of employment for Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Paid Parental Leave (16 weeks for primary caregiver and 8 weeks for secondary caregiver) Flexible PTO Plan Hybrid Model Work Schedule (50% in office) 401k Matching Plan HSA Employer Contributions Student Loan Assistance Pet Insurance We commit to a transparent, people-first environment where talent is maximized through our diverse, equitable and inclusive community We nurture a spirit of belonging, are energized by challenges, celebrate our successes, and achieve individual and collective well-th goals   AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Hightower is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related), gender identity or expression, genetic information including sickle cell or hemoglobin C trait, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local law.   You are a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident or possess other unrestricted U.S. work authorization and will not require sponsorship for U.S. work authorization now or anytime in the future.