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Job Description
Our client seeks a highly skilled Software Management / Licensing Analyst with a strong background in software asset management, procurement, and contract negotiation. The successful candidate will lead high-value negotiations with software and hardware vendors, optimize software licenses, and spearhead projects to enhance cost efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Lead complex negotiations with software vendors, service providers, and hardware suppliers to secure favorable terms and pricing.
- Structure Statements of Work (SOWs), Master Service Agreements (MSAs), and licensing agreements to align with business objectives.
- Collaborate with IT, Legal, and Service Contracts teams to assess contract needs, risks, and ensure compliance with internal standards.
- Manage software asset management best practices to support software compliance efforts, including proper licensing structures and renewals.
- Act as the point of contact for internal and external software audits, ensuring transparency and accurate reporting.
- Optimize vendor contracts by aligning software and hardware purchases with business needs and usage patterns.
- Drive the contract execution process, coordinating with various business units to meet project timelines and objectives.
- Develop strategies for cost savings and contract optimization while maintaining high service quality.
Qualifications
Proven expertise in software licensing, IT procurement processes, and asset management.Experience negotiating large-scale and small-scale software, hardware, and service agreements with major vendors.Strong understanding of internal and external audits, with a focus on compliance and risk management.Excellent project management skills, capable of managing multiple negotiations simultaneously.Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.Experience in industries such as Oil & Gas or related fields is preferred.Knowledge of supply chain and IT procurement best practices in large enterprises.Familiarity with contract and asset management tools such as ServiceNow, Icertis, and Ariba.In-depth knowledge related to acquisitions and divestitures concerning software contract consolidation or separation.Ability to work independently in a fully remote setting.Pay Range : $40.00 – $45.00 hourly
This is a fully remote role and can be performed from an approved location.
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