Manager, Indirect Procurement Technology – Software Asset Management (SAM)

Overview

Lead the strategy, governance and execution of software asset management across the organization, optimizing software spend, ensuring license compliance and aligning with enterprise IT and procurement objectives.

What you'll do

• Develop and implement a comprehensive Software Asset Management (SAM) strategy aligned to enterprise procurement and IT objectives
• Establish governance tools, frameworks, policies, and standards for software lifecycle management
• Define KPIs and reporting mechanisms to track software usage, compliance, and optimization outcomes
• Identify cost savings opportunities through license rationalization, re-harvesting, and demand management
• Partner with sourcing teams to influence contract structures, pricing models, and renewal strategies
• Drive value realization from enterprise agreements, subscriptions, and consumption-based licensing models
• Ensure organizational compliance with software licensing terms and conditions
• Lead audit preparedness and response activities, minimizing financial exposure and disruption
• Mitigate legal, financial, and operational risks associated with software usage
• Collaborate with key software vendors (e.g., Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, Adobe) to optimize licensing positions
• Partner with IT, Finance, and business units to align demand forecasting with actual consumption
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on software investment decisions and licensing strategies
• Oversee implementation and management of SAM tools (e.g., Ivanti, Flexera SNOW, etc)
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity of software asset data
• Leverage analytics to provide insights into software utilization, waste reduction, and optimization
• Manage end-to-end software lifecycle from request, procurement, deployment, usage, to retirement
• Standardize the processes for intake, approval, provisioning, and reclamation of licenses
• Integrate SAM processes into broader IT Service Management (ITSM) workflows

What you'll need

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in Technology Procurement, Business, Supply Chain, Information Technology, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in procurement, IT asset management, and software licensing
• 5+ years in a leadership or management role
• Strong knowledge of software licensing models (subscription, SaaS, on-prem, cloud, consumption-based)
• Experience with major vendors (Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, IBM, etc.) and enterprise agreements
• Hands-on experience with SAM tools
• Familiarity with audit defense, compliance frameworks, and contract negotiation
• Strategic thinking with strong financial and analytical acumen
• Deep understanding of software licensing and cost optimization levers
• Executive communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong negotiation and vendor management capabilities
• Process improvement and operational excellence mindset
• Ability to translate complex licensing structures into actionable business insights

Nice to have

• Certified Software Asset Manager (CSAM)
• Certified IT Asset Manager (CITAM)
• ITIL 4 Foundations
• Microsoft Licensing Expertise
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
• Certified Third-Party Risk Professional (CTPRP)

Details

• Location: Pune, India