Senior Software and Compliance Procurement Specialist

at  Teranet

Senior Software and Compliance Procurement Specialist
Who We Are
Teranet is Canada’s leader in the delivery and transformation of statutory registry services with extensive expertise in land and commercial registries. We also market insightful property and data solutions, as well as practice management automation to thousands of customers in the real estate, financial services, government, utilities, and legal markets.
Connect. Grow. Thrive Together.
To learn more about who we are visit our website:
www.teranet.ca
About the Role
Teranet is currently looking for a Senior Software and Compliance Procurement Specialist. This role is responsible, in partnership with relevant IT and business unit Senior Management to, oversee changes to existing agreements and own/maintain an appropriate software licensing library. Also accountable for ensuring compliance with software published license agreements and copyright laws to avoid potentially significant penalties to Teranet. The role will work with IT and its business partners, as well as Legal and Finance to ensure that Teranet has the most efficient licensing model, the correct number of licenses to support its business operations, and a software management program that is aligned to business plans and forecasts. Finally, will assess and negotiate new and renewal software agreements with vendors as needed.
What You’ll Be Doing

Software management

• Work with the Procurement Manager on planning software renewals
• Responsible for all software tracking (purchased vs deployed and budgeted), and report on the status on a regular basis
• Collaborate with Finance and IT Leaders and their teams on monthly software reviews and license counts as well as against budgeted. Identify and resolve any discrepancies
• Generate dashboards and reports in order to show updated status

Licensing and procurement negotiations

• Responsible for accurate licensing track and reporting as well as rearrangement of software licenses costs to the correct teams.
• Support the Procurement Manager on key negotiations

Software licensing and procurement data reconciliation.

• Main responsible for accurate licensing track and reporting as well as rearrangement of software licenses costs to the correct teams.
• Support the Procurement Manager on key negotiations.

Process improvements and costs savings tracking.

• Responsible for properly tracking Procurement team savings targets through software renewal negotiations and net new software acquisitions.
• Responsible for identifying process improvements on assigned responsibilities as well as within the Procurement department. Where applicable, execute on the cost savings ideas and efficiency initiatives.

About You

• Previous experience standing up and running a software management program is desired.
• 5+ years working within a vendor/procurement management capacity – preferably experienced in program design and management.
• 3+ years’ experience in data analytics is required.
• 3+ years of directly relevant negotiating experience – specifically third-party administration contracts, preferably in a Technology environment
• Vendor management, compliance, and software procurement essential, along with data analytics capabilities.
• Passion for accepting new challenges and handling complex procurement issues.
• Conflict management and being a team player is required.
• Effective collaborative and proven process improvement skills.
• Ability to interact within all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully plan, organize and manage projects.
• Excellent mathematical and technical aptitude: advance in MS Excel (advanced), Word mandatory; Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, Visio, Power BI.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills (including presentation skills).
• Process and results oriented.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and determine priorities to meet deadlines.
• Pro-active; self-starter, able to work using own initiative with minimal supervision managing numerous concurrent tasks.
• Certified Software Manager certification is desired.
• Data Analytics certification is preferred.
• Accounting principles understanding.
• Expertise in software license management, especially in interpreting contract language and compliance.
• Excellent knowledge of how software usage supports business functions and processes.
• Proficient understanding of financial concepts and practices as they relate to software license, contract management and budgeting.
• Fundamental knowledge of inventory management processes and techniques.

Why Teranet
We may be a global innovator in electronic services and solutions who operate one of the most advanced and secure registration systems in the world, but we’re so much more than that!
Our Extraordinary People.
Together, we are passionate, driven, resourceful, and authentic. We collaborate, engage, motivate, and inspire brilliant results and never forget to celebrate our wins along the way!
Growth Opportunities.
We not only encourage a culture of openly talking about our career aspirations, but one where we truly invest in the continuous learning, development, and growth of our people.
Our Work Environment.
Let’s face it. We spend a lot of our time working, so the atmosphere is everything! We believe in cultivating a work environment that makes our people feel comfortable, engaged, appreciated, and happy.
Company Culture & Core Values.
Our company culture and core values are the core of our identity. They define who we are, how we engage with each other and our clients, and how we conduct business every day.

What We Offer

• Market-competitive pay structures
• Paid Vacation & Sick Leaves
• Maternity, Parental and/or Adoption Leave Top-Up Program
• 100% Employer-Paid Health Benefit Plan
• Retirement Savings Plans with Employer Matching Scheme
• Ongoing Financial Wellness Seminars
• Corporate Discounted Programs + Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for our employees and their families!

At Teranet, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and the communities in which we live and serve. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Come As You Are. We Like You that Way

Please refer the Job description for details