- Software Licensing focus - Vendor & Compliance
- Location: North Ryde
- Flexible work arrangements
Our client is currently looking for an IT Contract Specialist - Vendor & Compliance a permanent basis. The ideal candidate will have the ability to develop, negotiate and manage relationships, contracts, and licence agreements with key IT vendors.
Responsibilities will include:
- Develop collaborative and constructive relationships with vendors
- Monitor and manage key vendor relationships including performance and adherence to contractual agreements
- Manage software licenses and be the first point of contact for software renewal and related activity such as audit.
- Conduct software audits
- Proactively identify cost saving opportunities
- Ensures budgets are set appropriately and then clearly tracked and delivered
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years commercial experience
- Previous experience as an IT contract and Licensing Analyst (will also consider someone who is strong around Asset Management and wants to grow)
- Someone who has expertise in software contracts, specifically around process around software asset management and audits
- Strong spreadsheet and financial modelling skill
- Excellent Communication skills as you will be liaising with the senior leadership teams, procurement, lawyers and vendors alike
- Experience with ERP software (ideally SAP) would be considered highly desirable
- Must be a good negotiator as well (for obvious reasons