
SAP License Consultant
COMPLION AG
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Köln • Germany
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About the role
- Advise SME and large enterprise clients on optimizing their SAP licenses and contracts
- Prepare business cases and support contract negotiations
- Conduct license requirement analyses for existing and planned SAP system landscapes
- Advise internal stakeholders on license models, usage scenarios and compliance requirements
- Assess license-related risks and define appropriate measures to mitigate them
- Monitor and manage current SAP license usage (users, engines, Digital Access, infrastructure add-ons)
- Ensure compliance with all relevant SAP licensing and contractual terms
- Prepare and support SAP measurements (USMM, LAW, PCE metering) and audits
- Develop and maintain a continuous license management process
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize the license landscape
- Derive strategic recommendations for future SAP investments
- Produce reports, analyses and decision papers for management
- Regular internal knowledge-sharing on market developments and knowledge transfer to junior colleagues
Requirements
- Deep knowledge of the SAP product portfolio (SAP ECC, S/4HANA, SAP Cloud, BTP, SuccessFactors, Ariba, Business AI, etc.)
- Understanding of SAP licensing models (On-Premise, Cloud — in particular Cloud ERP Public and Private (formerly Grow and Rise), Digital Access)
- Experience with SAP contractual frameworks (On-Premise and Cloud) and SAP contract negotiations
- Knowledge of compliance and audit processes (license measurement, SAP LAW, USMM, cloud license measurement, STAR framework)
- Basic knowledge of SAP authorization concepts, system architectures, and S/4 migration/transformation approaches
- Fundamentals of Software Asset Management (SAM) and ITSM processes
- Analytical and consulting skills
- Ability to interpret usage data and derive license requirements
- Cost optimization and scenario modelling (TCO / TVO) for licensing strategies
- Experience supporting negotiations with SAP or resellers
- Preparation of analyses and management presentations
- Experience with SAP licensing measurement tools (LAW, USMM, SAP4Me, SAM4U) or third-party tools (e.g., Honico DLC, Flexera/Snow Optimizer for SAP, VOQUZ samQ) desirable
- Skills in data analysis (Excel) and presentation (PowerPoint)
- Understanding of system architecture and integration (e.g., regarding indirect access)
Benefits
- Flexible working hours and remote work
- Part-time possible
- Competitive compensation with performance-related bonus and company pension scheme
- Mentoring program and support for professional and personal development
- Personal use of company phone and BahnCard
- Workations & team events
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
SAP ECCS/4HANASAP CloudBTPSuccessFactorsAribaBusiness AISAP licensing modelsSoftware Asset Managementdata analysis
Soft skills
analytical skillsconsulting skillsability to interpret usage datacost optimizationscenario modellingknowledge-sharingcommunication skillsstrategic recommendationsnegotiation skillspresentation skills