Software Vendor Management Operations Specialist

MORO TECH

Software Vendor Management Operations Specialist at MTC managing software licenses and vendor relationship in Tokyo. Focused on compliance, operational efficiency, and cost management.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeTokyo • 🇯🇵 JapanJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

**On a given day, a Software Vendor Management Operations Specialist will: **
- Manage the lifecycle of software licenses and subscriptions, including inventory tracking, renewals, usage monitoring, and optimization initiatives.
- Support commercial discussions and renewal processes with key software vendors to achieve cost-efficiency and business objectives.
- Coordinate the vendor relationships and act as a laison between internal stakeholders, Global Procurement (GP) and Legal, and external partners.
- Oversee the operational processes supporting the resale and external deployment of software platforms & tools.
- Ensure accurate processing, documentation, and compliance of software-related financial transactions, including quotations, purchase orders, invoices, and accounts payable activities.
- Manage and support chargeback, cost allocation, and centralized billing processes for internal platforms and services.
- Monitor compliance with software licensing agreements, contractual obligations, and internal governance requirements.
- Partner with Product Management and Engineering teams to assess platform enhancements and ensure alignment with licensing and contractual terms.
- Coordinate with corporate and affiliate organizations on billing structures, service agreements, and operational changes impacting software and platform management.
- Drive the implementation and continuous improvement of centralized processes, governance frameworks, and operational standards for software, licensing, and platform operations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

**In order to be successful in this role you will need: **
- 2–5 years of experience in Software Asset Management (SAM), Software Vendor Management, IT Commercial Operations, or a related function within a technology-driven environment.
- Strong understanding of enterprise software licensing, software asset lifecycle management, and commercial operating models.
- Experience supporting software contract negotiations, renewals, vendor management activities, and licensing compliance initiatives.
- Solid financial acumen, with experience managing software-related budgets, chargeback models, cost allocation processes, or financial operations.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders, including Business, Engineering, Procurement, Legal, Finance, and corporate leadership teams.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and operate in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and coordinate across diverse teams.
- Business-level proficiency in both Japanese and English.

Benefits

Comp & perks

**Why Join MTC? The Opportunity **
At MTC, we invest in our people as much as we do in technology. This is more than a job; it's a chance to build something extraordinary. By joining us, you can expect:
- To Shape a Global Culture: Play a pivotal role in defining the people-centric culture of a rapidly growing global technology company from the ground up.
- To Make a Global Impact: Work at the exciting intersection of cultures and innovation, directly supporting digital transformation projects for world-renowned clients.
- To Accelerate Your Growth: Gain exposure to international teams, cutting-edge technologies, and endless opportunities for professional development.
- A Dynamic & Inclusive Team: Join a collaborative environment where new ideas are celebrated, and your contributions truly matter.
Competitive Rewards: We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package in a company poised for long-term global growth. We are a remote-first, flexible work hours company.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Software Asset ManagementSoftware Vendor ManagementIT Commercial Operationsenterprise software licensingsoftware asset lifecycle managementfinancial operationschargeback modelscost allocation processescontract negotiationslicensing compliance

Soft Skills

collaborationorganizational skillscommunicationstakeholder managementinfluenceability to manage multiple prioritiescross-functional teamworkfast-paced environment adaptabilityrelationship managementproblem-solving