Technology Project Manager Jobs in La Crosse, WI

Location - High Hybrid
Thisis a hybrid role, which means that you will have the flexibility to work bothonsite and at a distance. You will collaborate onsite at our Cashton, WI office for 4-8 days per month, and therest of the time you can choose to work remotely or onsite. 
Employee Type - Salaried  
Bonus - This position is eligible for a 3% annual incentive bonus based on cooperative and individual performance.
Safety Sensitive - No

If a company is going to make a difference in today's world, it's going to haveto think differently. At Organic Valley, our philosophy and decisions are basedon the health and welfare of people, animals and the earth.  We're a mission-driven cooperative, owned byfamily farmers, and we've been leaders in organic agriculture from the verybeginning.  Once pioneers of organicagriculture, we're now an established leader.  Organic is all we do.  We aredriven by our mission to promote regional farm diversity and economic stabilityby the means of organic agricultural methods and the sale of certified organicproducts.
Summary of Role
The IT Procurement Analyst leads and continuously improves the Cooperative's IT procurement and technology asset management program. This role coordinates technology purchasing, renewals, vendor relationships, licensing, lifecycle planning, cost optimization, and budget support to ensure technology investments align with business needs and deliver strong value. This role also provides basic technical support and serves as a backup resource for the Service Desk during periods of high demand, planned absences, and staffing shortages.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
IT Procurement, Vendor Management, and Technology Lifecycle - 90% of time
oLead and improve the IT procurement and technology asset management program, including processes, controls, standards, documentation, metrics, and reporting.
oIdentify and implement opportunities to utilize AI and automation to improve procurement efficiency, vendor management, and technology asset administration.
oManage procurement for software, hardware, cloud services, licensing, subscriptions, domains, maintenance agreements, professional services, and other technology expenditures.
oServe as a primary liaison between IT, Accounting, business stakeholders, and technology vendors for procurement, renewals, budgeting inputs, and vendor-related activities.
oCoordinate and participate in vendor negotiations, renewal discussions, and purchasing initiatives to optimize cost, service levels, contractual terms, and business value.
oManage annual true-ups, enterprise agreement renewals, contract renewals, maintenance agreements, subscriptions, and software assurance programs.
oLead technology renewal planning and lifecycle management to ensure hardware, software, maintenance, support, and subscription renewals are completed proactively.
oMaintain centralized records for technology contracts, agreements, renewals, licensing, authorizations, amendments, correspondence, payment schedules, and supporting documentation.
oMonitor, audit, and track licenses, subscriptions, contracts, maintenance agreements, warranties, and technology assets to support compliance and financial planning.
oReview and communicate contractual requirements, risks, obligations, and changes with stakeholders, vendors, Accounting, Legal, and IT leadership as appropriate.
oDevelop agreement summaries, cost analyses, renewal forecasts, and recommendations to support purchasing, renewal, budgeting, and investment decisions.
oSupport and help mature third-party vendor management activities, including vendor onboarding support, documentation, periodic reviews, performance tracking, renewal planning, and coordination with risk, compliance, and contract stakeholders.
oCreate and process purchase orders (POs) in SAP for approved technology purchases and procurement requests submitted through ITSM.
oPartner with IT Operations and Accounting to support annual IT budget development, technology spend planning, and renewal forecasting.
oSupport monthly IT budget scorecard reviews with Accounting and IT Leadership, including variance review and budget-related documentation.
IT Service Desk Support - 10% of time
oProvide basic Service Desk support and technical assistance with hardware, software, and technology service requests as needed.
oServe as a backup Service Desk resource during periods of high-ticket volume, planned absences, staffing shortages, and business-critical support needs.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities
Travel to CROPP facilities and offsite events to provide technical and procurement-related support as needed.
Support technology projects, audits, and organizational initiatives aligned to IT procurement, asset management, vendor management, and operational objectives.
Maintain awareness of technology market trends, licensing models, vendor offerings, and procurement practices to identify improvement and cost optimization opportunities.
Maintain confidentiality when handling financial, contractual, vendor, technology, and employee information.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, Accounting, or related field, or equivalent experience.
Three to five years of experience in procurement, purchasing, vendor management, contract administration, software licensing, IT operations, or a related technology field.
Knowledge of procurement processes, software licensing, contract management, vendor relationship management, technology lifecycle practices, budgeting, and financial reporting preferred.
Experience supporting technology renewals, enterprise agreements, maintenance contracts, subscriptions, and vendor negotiations preferred.
Strong organizational, analytical, research, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Ability to interpret and summarize software license terms, contract requirements, renewal obligations, and vendor documentation.
Advanced experience using Microsoft operating systems, Office products, and related business productivity tools; ITSM, procurement, contract, or asset management system experience preferred.
Ability to maintain and work with confidential information.

Base salary wage range: 67,516.80 per year - 81,827.20 per year
This salary wage rangeis exclusive of fringe benefits. The compensation package may also includeincentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary bonuses. Ifyou are hired at CROPP, your final base salary wage compensation will be determinedbased on factors such as skills, education, and/orexperience. Additionally, we believe in the importance of pay equity andconsider the internal equity of our current team members as a part of any finaloffer. Please keep in mind that entry-level candidates to this role shouldexpect to be at the lower end of the salary wage range and hiring at the maximum of the salary wage rangeis not typical.
Benefits
We believe when our peopleare strong, our mission is strong. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive andholistic Total Rewards package meant to strengthen employees' and theirfamily's total wellbeing. Here are some of the great benefits offered: 

• Comprehensive Health Insurance - Choice of plans for you and your family, including some that can be paired with an HSA (which CROPP contributes to on your behalf)
• Supplemental insurances: we offer accidental insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Time Off - 136 hours in the 1st year of employment prorated by start date. Plus 9 paid holidays, plus one floating holiday to use at will. 
• 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave - For all gendered partners in childbirth or adoption.
• Vision & Dental Insurance - Free annual eye exam, discounts on glasses/contacts, flexible dental network, adult ortho.
• 401k - We match 100% up to the first 3% of an employee's contribution, and then 50% for 3.1%-5.0% of employee contributions.
• Free services at five local Neighborhood Family Clinics.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Up to 1,500 per year to support continuing higher education.
• Life Insurance - 50,000 policy funded by CROPP for each employee. Supplemental voluntary coverage available for employees, spouses, and children.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D Insurance - 50,000 of life insurance coverage of 50,000 of AD&D coverage funded by CROPP for each employee.
• Employee Assistance Program - Free and Confidential for employees, spouses, and dependents.
• Free onsite fitness centers available 24/7
• Free biometric screenings (cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure) and health coaching.
• Financial advisors and seminars
• Annual 360 Lifestyle Spending Account 
• Flexible Scheduling
• On-site all-organic cafeterias