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 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 technology vendors on behalf of IS and coordinating with IS associates concerning their equipment and maintenance requirements.

You’ll get a chance to:

• Responsible for the procurement of technology equipment, including servers, desktop and laptop computers, networking related equipment, and peripherals, software licenses, and maintenance agreements.


• Ensure an adequate inventory of needed equipment and service agreements to meet IS needs.


• With guidance from Infrastructure leadership, assists procurement agreements with vendors, including renewal of various maintenance contracts.


• Based on technical parameters and requirements set by the IS team, researches 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.


• Monitors billing statements for accuracy.


• Handle billing related to hardware and software purchases in coordination with the Accounting department. Assist with creating purchase orders for hardware and software.


• Prepare chargebacks for company’s technology equipment. Collaborate with Accounting to resolve any accounting-related issues.


• Prepare detailed inventory reports on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis. Maintain accurate record of IS equipment and software inventory


• Assist with special projects as requested. Schedules meetings as needed and provides support related to department workflow.


• Coordinate extended maintenance arrangements and provides information to Operations and Support Center when maintenance is scheduled to be provided.

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

Your background & experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required


• Preferred 3 years of accounting and IS procurement experience


• If hired, successful completion of annual store training


• If hired, must provide proof of full vaccination on start date, unless prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Full vaccination means two weeks or more have passed after receiving the second dose in a two-dose series, or more than two weeks after receiving a single-dose vaccine. Examples of proof of full vaccination include an original, photocopied, or digital completed vaccination card that includes name, type of vaccine provided, and date of last dose administered.

Panda Strong since 1983Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,000 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 hereWe value diversity in all forms and know the strength it brings. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to blossom, 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. Regardless of your race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, you are welcome here.