Software Asset Management specialist

Our client is seeking a Software Asset Management specialist to strengthen license management within the ASP department which reports to the IT department. The role combines administrative analytical and case management tasks providing cross-functional support to the IT Purchasing and Finance teams.

The mission aims to ensure reliable compliant and optimized management of the IT software portfolio from initial request to software retirement. This includes managing the license lifecycle inventory and data quality monitoring renewals analyzing contracts and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders. The role also contributes to cost control license compliance and the continuous improvement of Software Asset Management processes.

Service requirements:

• Manage the complete lifecycle of IT licenses: request approval acquisition deployment monitoring renewal.
• Maintain an accurate reliable and up-to-date database of active expired renewable or to be withdrawn licenses.
• Analyze contracts terms of use and license clauses in collaboration with the Purchasing IT and Finance teams.
• Analyze usage data to identify unused underused or oversized software and propose optimizations.
• Set up and monitor performance indicators: active licenses unused licenses upcoming renewals non-compliance risks and potential savings.
• Prepare analyses reports and dashboards to facilitate decision-making by management.
• Possess a good knowledge of the licensing models of major publishers SAM/ITAM solutions and analytical tools such as advanced Excel SQL and/or Power BI.
• Have a minimum of 3 years of experience in a role related to Software Asset Management license management IT procurement IT Asset Management or a similar role.
• Demonstrate administrative rigor analytical thinking autonomy proactivity ownership and good communication skills.
• Languages: French or Dutch with a working knowledge of English.

Required Skills:

SQL