Jamie Oliver
About Jamie Oliver
Jamie Oliver is an IT Asset Procurement Specialist II at Builders FirstSource in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he manages software deployment and audits SAAS accounts for compliance. He has a background in economics and extensive experience in IT asset management and vendor negotiations.
Work at Builders FirstSource
Jamie Oliver has been employed at Builders FirstSource as an IT Asset Procurement Specialist II since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for deploying software according to internal processes and conducting routine audits of Software as a Service (SAAS) accounts to ensure compliance. He manages licensing inventory and handles yearly renewals and routine true-ups on licensing as required. His position is based in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he has contributed to the company's IT asset management efforts.
Previous Experience at Blockbuster
Before joining Builders FirstSource, Jamie Oliver worked as a Store Manager at Blockbuster from 2003 to 2005. During his two years in this role, he was responsible for overseeing store operations, managing staff, and ensuring customer satisfaction. This experience provided him with valuable skills in leadership and retail management.
Education and Expertise
Jamie Oliver earned a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from SUNY Geneseo, where he studied from 1984 to 1988. Prior to that, he completed his secondary education at Vestal Senior High School, achieving a NYS Regents Diploma from 1980 to 1984. His educational background has equipped him with a solid foundation in economic principles, which he applies in his current role in IT asset procurement.
Career at BMC - Building Materials and Construction Services
Jamie Oliver has been working at BMC - Building Materials and Construction Services since 2014 as a Senior IT Financial Analyst - Asset Manager. In this position, he has accumulated ten years of experience in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area. His responsibilities include performing and presenting reporting data for internal and external audits, as well as negotiating with vendors on Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Quotations (RFQs) to optimize IT department operations.
Roles in Customer Service and Account Management
Prior to his current roles, Jamie Oliver held positions that involved customer service and account management. He worked as a Call Center Lead/Customer Service Specialist at Sports Endeavors from 2002 to 2003, where he developed skills in customer relations. He also served as an Account Payable Coordinator at Stock Building Supply from 2005 to 2014, managing accounts payable processes and vendor relationships.