Job Description
Your Responsibilities:
Strategic licence and contract management
* Development and implementation of global licensing strategies, particularly for SAP, Microsoft and Oracle, but also for numerous other vendors'
* Analysis, evaluation and optimisation of existing software contracts and licensing models;
* Preparation, support and execution of complex contract and price negotiations with manufacturers and resellers, both independently and as part of a team;
* Collaboration in the introduction and subsequent support of a SAM tool from ServiceNow;
* Close management of a managed service provider for licences;
* Identifying cost reduction potential and deriving measures for consolidation and efficiency improvement.
Operational licence management
* Ensuring compliance and minimising licensing risks;
* Establishment, maintenance and further development of licence inventories and databases (SAM tools);
* Conducting licence requirement and usage analyses;
* Support and assistance with external audits (e.g. SAP measurement, Microsoft True-Up, Oracle LMS);
* Advising internal stakeholders on all licensing issues.
Stakeholder and interface management
* Close cooperation with IT purchasing, enterprise architecture, security and finance
* Advising departments on licensing models, deployment scenarios and cost implications
* Support for cloud transformation programmes (e.g. SAP S/4HANA, SAP RISE, Microsoft Azure / M365, Oracle Cloud)
Process and tool development
* Further development and automation of licence management processes;
* Participation in the design and expansion of global SAM governance;
* Introduction and optimisation of SAM tools (Service Now).
Qualifications
Required key competencies and qualifications:
Professional qualifications:
* Degree in business informatics, computer science, business administration or comparable qualification
* At least 5–7 years of professional experience in licence management or IT procurement at a global company
* Very good knowledge of licensing models for:
-SAP (ECC, S/4HANA, Digital Access, engine licences, surveying);
- Microsoft (M365, Azure, Windows Server/SQL, Enterprise Agreements);
- Oracle (database, middleware, Java licensing, Oracle LMS methodology).
* Experience in supporting complex audits and contract negotiations;
* Practical experience in using SAM tools (especially ServiceNow).
Personal skills:
* Analytical, structured and solution-oriented approach to work;
* Strong negotiation skills and confidence in dealing with manufacturers;
* Strong communication skills with management and international stakeholders;
* Independent, proactive approach to work and a high level of responsibility;
* Confident manner in an international environment.
Languages:
* Very good written and spoken German and English.
Additional Information
What we offer at METRO.digital?
* Hybrid and agile work: thrive in a flexible, multicultural environment.
At METRO.digital, we promote work-life balance through a hybrid working model. You’ll be part of self-organizing, multicultural teams that collaborate in an agile setup.
* People development: when you grow so do we!
We want you to become the best version of yourself with individual and company-wide programs and trainings for people development. Focused among other on development, leadership, appreciation ... it´s time to upskill your career.
* Support with individual solutions: we are people-caring!
We offer support whenever you need it - at every stage of your professional journey.
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Position grade within our career framework: Procurement Consultant Grade 3 (Md7).