Software Asset Management Specialist SAP

Software Asset Management Specialist for SAP

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We Are Waiting for You

Hi there!

I am
Álvaro,the recruiter for this position. Nice to meet you!

First, a little bit about what I like the most about working at TDC:
The environment here is incredibly collaborative and innovative. Our tech-driven mindset fosters continuous learning and growth, creating an atmosphere where everyone can thrive. Now, I can't wait to share this exciting journey with you at the
Zurich
!

First off,
THANK YOU for considering our company. We understand that finding the right opportunity can be tough, but I’ll try to make it easier.

Who Are We?

Let me introduce us. You’re reading about
Zurich Insurance Group
, a global leader in insurance, but this role specifically pertains to
Servi Zurich.Established in Barcelona in 2006, Servi Zurich operates as an integral part of Zurich Insurance Group, providing cutting-edge technological solutions and support to Zurich's local and global business units.

In addition to our technological solutions, we excel in investment, administration, and accounting, ensuring comprehensive support for Zurich's diverse operations.

What Can You Expect

Zurich Insurance group is looking for a senior SAM specialist who specializes in SAP enterprise software to join global Software Asset Management function with an objective to optimize software contract spend, manage compliance, analyses data, draw the relevant conclusions and then work with others to implement opportunities or remediate risks. This is a challenging senior role, requiring a broad understanding of IT technology, service management processes and the ability to collaborate with many different stakeholder groups within Zurich Group.

GTO SW Asset Management comprises of an international team of SAM experts in four countries, managing a multi-million-dollar software portfolio and helping other IT stakeholders to achieve their objectives. This is a perfect opportunity for someone who would like to work at a groupwide global level in defining and implementing 'Best Practice' methodologies related to SAM service primarily in SAP.

As a SAM Specialist your main responsibilities will be:

• Subject matter expertise, in-depth and proven knowledge of SAM operations and competencies, with ability to apply and advise on complex software licensing topics and produce ELPs specifically for SAP.
• Understands SAP licensing concepts, indirect usage rules and product use rights.
• Navigating and leveraging the SAP4
  
  Me, SAP System Measurement Tools - LAW, USSM, self-declaration metrics
• Provide transparency of costs for SW contracts and assure fair allocation of charges to BUs and Service owners based on software usage.
• Negotiate successfully across the organization and with external suppliers/vendors in a constructive and collaborative manner.
• Maintains stakeholder community and enables information sharing environment.
• Proactively identify and drive initiatives to achieve SW related savings, mitigate compliance risks, develop best practices and processes, to continuously improve software asset management service and to ensure compliance with budget and contractual requirements.
• Identify necessary changes and play key role in the complex software contract negotiations, manage demand and contract updates, liaise with external vendors, legal, contract and sourcing teams.
• Support day-to-day activities of the global SAM team

What Makes You a great Fit?

While we’re not seeking perfection or expecting you to save the world, we believe that if you meet some of these requirements, you’ll be a fantastic fit for our team.
We are waiting for you!

As a SAM Specialist your skills and qualifications will ideally include:

5+ years of relevant proven experience with:

• direct responsibility and hands‑on management of SAP software portfolio in enterprise environment (irrespective of industry),
• Knowledge of licensing for other software vendors is an advantage
• direct involvement in negotiations with software vendors & contract management
• strong understanding of license models, restrictions, benefits, optimization opportunities for SAP RISE
• active hands‑on work with general SAM and SAP specific system measurement…