Software Asset and Vendor Management

About The Job:

• We are looking for a skilled Software Asset Management (SAM) Specialist to manage the full lifecycle of software assets across a global enterprise.
• The role focuses on license optimization, utilization, vendor and contract management, audit readiness, and ensuring compliance with enterprise policies and contractual terms.

Essential Job Functions:
Software Asset Lifecycle Management

• Define, implement, and maintain frameworks for managing software assets from acquisition to retirement.
• Ensure accurate tracking, entitlement validation, usage monitoring, and compliant disposal of software assets.

• Build and manage relationships with major Tier1 & Tier2 software vendors.
• Monitor and optimize supplier performance to align with organizational objectives.
• Proactively engage with vendors to stay updated on licensing changes and compliance requirements.

• Ensure contracts include optimized terms, compliance safeguards etc..
• Collaborate with procurement, finance, and legal teams to maintain strong contract governance.

• Prepare and coordinate responses for vendor audits.
• Maintain accurate license balances and documentation for compliance.
• Identify compliance risks and recommend corrective actions.

• Work closely with procurement, IT operations, finance, and global teams.
• Communicate complex licensing scenarios clearly for varied stakeholders.

• Use tools such as SAP, Ariba, Aspera Smart track, Beneering, Flexera and ServiceNow SAM Pro.
• Support reporting, analysis and automation for inventory and entitlement accuracy.

Qualifications:

• Degree with a focus on IT and business administration or equivalent acquired knowledge.
• Relevant experience in the areas of license and contract management (demand management, term management, compliance, etc.).
• Comprehensive knowledge of IT procurement and support processes.
• Ideally profound experience in software asset management, especially in global tender and contract management processes.
• Preferably experience with software audits for large manufacturers such as Microsoft and SAP.
• Experience in international collaboration and project management.
• Experience in the structure, organization and operations of a global corporation.
• Ability to analyze, understand, document and present complex interrelationships in a way that is appropriate for the target group.
• Ability to work well with a wide variety of people and to find solutions within different interest groups.
• Negotiating skills, ability to work in a team, assertiveness, good presentation skills, willingness to cooperate across departments.
• Willingness to take responsibility for the development of economic solutions.
• Ability to manage cross-location projects.
• Ability to familiarize yourself independently and efficiently with new areas of knowledge.
• Willingness to communicate with people from other language and cultural backgrounds.
• Experience with typical tools such as SAP including Ariba, beneering, ServiceNow and the creation of license balances.
• egree in IT, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in license management, contract management, and vendor management.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate across global teams and manage cross functional projects
• Exp : 5+ years