Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Software Vendor Manager

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: New Jersey • Texas • United States

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Salary

💰 $81,500 - $187,500 per year

About the role

  • Manage a portfolio of existing or new software vendors, including contract finalizations, renewals, annual budgeting, spending management, and utilization.
  • Partner with Global Procurement organization to ensure that new or renewal contracts are closed on time by participating in internal stakeholder conversations, vendor meetings, negotiations, and contract finalizations.
  • Assist global procurement in running RFP for new purchases.
  • Contribute to the IT and business team's understanding, tracking, and forecasting of software licenses by collaborating with the teams and clearly explaining the software license agreements and management processes and procedures.
  • Responsible for issuing vendor purchase orders and resolving invoicing/payment-related matters.
  • Monitor spending against contracts to ensure cost-effective software usage.
  • Collaborate with IT and BU finance to ensure the sourcing is within budget and follow organizational processes.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for assigned software vendors regarding any related issues, including escalations, compliance, audit, and certification-related matters.
  • Assist management in leading, training, and developing employees to better understand and utilize software licensing processes, procedures, and tools.
  • Identify value/savings opportunities, processes, and best practices to improve SW Vendor Management productivity.
  • Analyze spending data of assigned software vendors, work with IT and business stakeholders to understand future growth/optimization opportunities, and participate in a budgeting cycle every year.
  • Establish strategic relationships across the business units and IT leaders to ensure active and early participation in supplier-related matters, including renewals or new purchases.
  • Ability to create effective licensing positions for Tier 1 publishers using SAM tools such as SAM Pro.
  • Thorough understanding of various Tier 1 vendor license models and the ability to interpret software contracts/EULAs.
  • Produce regular reports on vendor performance, cost efficiency, and software utilization.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of software licensing processes and procedures in a constructive, measurable manner.
  • Identify and mitigate risks associated with software vendors, including security risks, contract breaches, and compliance issues.
  • Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure all vendor agreements comply with industry standards and legal requirements.

Requirements

  • 3-5 years of recent experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or vendor management, with a focus on software and SaaS commodities
  • Hands-on experience in utilizing Software Asset Management tools, SAM-ITAM Certification is preferred
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in a relevant field is required; MBA or advanced degree from an accredited college/university preferred
  • Deep understanding of software trends, commercial models, and industry-specific terminology; proven track record of leading complex sourcing initiatives and contract negotiations
  • Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills; ability to analyze market trends, conduct market research, and identify new sources of supply
  • Strong project management and organizational skills
  • Able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and colleagues globally; experience in coaching and mentoring junior staff members is a plus
Benefits
  • Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive suite of benefits for physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.
  • Personal & Professional Development: Programs to help you reach your career goals.
  • Unconditional Inclusion: Flexible in managing work and personal needs, valuing varied backgrounds.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
strategic sourcingprocurementvendor managementsoftware asset managementcontract negotiationbudgetingspending managementdata analysisrisk mitigationsoftware licensing
Soft Skills
negotiationcommunicationstakeholder managementproject managementorganizational skillscollaborationcoachingmentoring
Certifications
SAM-ITAM Certification