IT Service Delivery Specialist (51703)
Position Summary:
The IT Service Delivery Specialist is responsible for supporting the efficient delivery of IT services with a primary emphasis on IT purchasing, order coordination, and end user support. This role manages procurement of IT hardware, software, and telecommunications related items; provides frontline support for service requests and incidents; and maintains accurate service, inventory, and asset records.
The IT Service Delivery Specialist contributes to operational reporting and data quality by ensuring accurate ticket documentation and maintaining IT Service Delivery databases and SharePoint lists. This role works closely with IT teams, vendors, and business stakeholders to ensure timely fulfillment of requests and a positive end user experience
Essential Job Functions
- Serves as a primary purchasing resource for IT hardware, software, cellular devices, and telecommunications related services.
- Procures and coordinates ordering for desktops, laptops, peripherals, printers/MFPs, VOIP phones, cellular phones/hotspots, online faxing and other approved technologies.
- Ensures purchasing activities comply with organizational procurement policies and procedures.
- Works with IT teams and business stakeholders to clarify requirements, confirm specifications, and ensure timely procurement and delivery.
- Communicates order status, expected delivery dates, and fulfillment updates to customers and stakeholders.
- Maintains purchasing documentation and supporting records for audit readiness (quotes, order confirmations, delivery details).
- Handles all shipping and receiving responsibilities for the department from the Henderson or Dandridge office.
- Provides frontline support to ensure timely resolution of IT Service Delivery requests and incidents, with emphasis on customer experience and accurate documentation.
- Logs, tracks, prioritizes, and updates service requests/incidents in the ticketing system; follows up to ensure closure within expected timeframes.
- Provides end user support for cellular device setup and troubleshooting, including configuration assistance and issue resolution.
- Escalates complex issues to higher level IT staff as needed and coordinates with technical teams to support resolution.
- Assists with problem investigations by documenting symptoms, steps taken, and relevant context to support root cause analysis.
- Educates end users on request and change submission processes for IT related systems or equipment.
- Coordinates with vendors and suppliers to support timely purchasing, delivery scheduling, returns, replacements, and basic service inquiries.
- Maintains vendor contact details and order information to support service continuity and efficient procurement.
- Escalates vendor delays, order discrepancies, or recurring issues to the Senior Specialist/leadership as appropriate.
- Ensures tickets are accurately categorized and documented to support reliable reporting and trend analysis.
- Maintains IT Service Delivery databases and SharePoint lists, ensuring accuracy and completeness of entries.
- Supports operational reporting by providing accurate data inputs (order status, asset updates, request classification, and closure codes).
- Maintains inventory records for IT equipment and software licenses; supports asset lifecycle tracking from acquisition through disposal.
- Coordinates procurement and disposal of IT assets in alignment with established procedures.
- Contributes to documentation of IT service processes, procedures, and knowledge base articles.
- Assists with end user training on IT services and tools to promote self service and reduce repeat incidents.
- Serves as a primary point of contact for user inquiries and concerns, providing professional, responsive, and customer focused support.
- Facilitates effective communication between IT and business units and gathers feedback to improve service quality.
- Supports continuous improvement of customer satisfaction survey results through consistent service delivery and follow through.
- Identifies opportunities for process improvement and participates in initiatives to enhance service delivery.
- Stays current on relevant technologies and best practices and suggests improvements to existing tools and processes.