Asset & License Management Analyst

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

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Job Description:

1. Purpose/Key Objectives of the Job:

 Develop, implement, and refine software asset management policies, processes, and procedures.

 Proficient in running large and complex software license estate that is deployed globally.

 Verify compliance with software licenses, contracts, and vendor agreements to prevent legal liability and financial losses.

 Develop and implement software license optimization strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

 Lead external vendor audit engagements.

 Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Software Asset Manager – CSAM from IAITAM, ITIL v3/v4 Certification) are advantageous.

 Deep knowledge of Software Licensing across a range of key enterprise software vendors and their licensing terms (including Adobe, Microsoft, SAP, Oracle, Autodesk, ServiceNow, etc).

 Experience working with AD, Intune, SCCM is a must.

 Advanced / expert knowledge in MS Excel, PowerPoint, SQL, MS BI Reporting / QlikView / Tableau

 Responsible for investigating, documenting, resolving, and reporting of requests and incidents for the services in scope.

 Experience in conducting periodic internal assessments to produce an Effective License Position and familiarity with vendor licensing is a must.

 Collaborate with Delivery managers / product managers and other stakeholders across the organization to understand software license needs and ensure they are adequately met.

 Assist in budgeting by estimating bottom-up operational costs, prior experience handling financial responsibility is a plus.

 Raise and manage software purchasing orders through their lifecycle (including Goods Receipting’) - Verify supplier invoices against purchase orders - Liaise with suppliers to request quotes (and maintain appropriate supplier records)

 Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems.

 Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy, and relevance.

 Create and maintain Software Inventory, close, and adjust the gaps if any.

 Prepare monthly KPI presentation decks.

2. Job Requirements:

 Bachelor's / master’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field.

 5+ years of previous software asset management experience is required.

 4 - 6 years’ experience working in any one of the SAM tools like Flexera / SNOW / ServiceNow

 Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

 Works independently and collaboratively

 Client relationship and stakeholder management experience

 Knowledge of the ITIL Framework.

 Extreme detail oriented in all aspects of work.

 Dedicated to set, to reach and to maintain high quality standards

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.