Contract Analyst II

Aquent is partnering with a global leader in its industry, renowned for innovation and a commitment to excellence. This organization is at the forefront of its sector, driven by a mission to deliver exceptional value and maintain a competitive edge through strategic technological advancements. Are you ready to make a significant impact by optimizing software investments and ensuring compliance for a global enterprise? We are seeking a dynamic Software Asset Manager to join a critical IT team.

In this role, you will be instrumental in safeguarding the organization from financial and legal risks while identifying substantial cost-saving opportunities across a vast and complex software portfolio. Your expertise will directly influence strategic decision-making, contributing to the financial health and operational efficiency of the business. This position is central to managing the software lifecycle, from procurement to retirement, ensuring every asset delivers maximum value. You will be the crucial link between IT Sourcing, Legal, Finance, and IT, providing expert guidance and strategic oversight to maintain compliance, optimize spend, and defend against audits in a multi-regional environment.

**Primary Duties:**

* Lead the preparation and defense for external vendor audits with key software vendors to mitigate financial and legal exposure.

* Identify underutilized licenses and implement optimization processes to drive significant cost savings.

* Analyze usage data to provide data-driven recommendations for contract renewals and right-sizing subscriptions across various software models.

* Partner with IT Sourcing and VMO to manage relationships with key vendors, reviewing terms and conditions for new software contracts to ensure compliance and strategic alignment.

* Maintain the "Single Source of Truth" for software assets within multi-regional operations.

* Produce monthly KPIs for senior leadership across various levels regarding coverage, compliance status, spend analysis, and optimization progress.

**Qualifications:**

**Must-Have Qualifications:**

* 3-5 years of dedicated experience in Software Asset Management within a large, multinational corporate environment.

* Advanced proficiency in leading SAM platforms and tools, with demonstrated experience in configuring discovery patterns, managing entitlements, and running reconciliation engines within specific SAM environments.

* Expert-level Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Index/Match, Pivot Tables, Power Query) for normalizing large datasets from disparate sources.

* Deep understanding of various licensing models, including:

* SaaS: Leading SaaS platforms.

* Cloud/Infrastructure: Major cloud providers (BYOL models).

* On-Premise: Per-core, per-user, and device-based licensing. * Bachelor's degree in IT, Finance, or a related field.

* Ability to navigate the cultural and operational nuances of a multi-regional environment.

* Fluency in English. * A data-driven mindset with the ability to spot trends, anomalies, and risks within complex licensing reports.

* Adaptability and proactivity to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment where priorities can shift.

* Capability to translate complex licensing information into actionable business insights for non-technical stakeholders and executive leadership.

* A high degree of professional ethics when dealing with compliance, vendor transparency, and sensitive financial data.

**Nice-to-Have Qualifications:**

* CSAM (Certified Software Asset Manager) or similar industry-recognized certifications.

* Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese.

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