Vendor Manager

at  Calligo

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cloud software licensing, IT procurement, and vendor management, with a focus on Microsoft and Broadcom (VMware) products.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft licensing models and agreements (e.g., Enterprise Agreement, Select Plus, CSP, SPLA).
• Certified professions in one or more of the following disciplines: (CPSM, CSCP, CPM, CPIM)
• Use of procurement software such as Ariba, Coupa, or Jaggaer

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Licensing Management
• Oversee the procurement, deployment, and compliance of Microsoft and Broadcom licenses across the organisation.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of all Microsoft and Broadcom licenses (and others) and track usage against entitlements.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for software licensing and compliance.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with Microsoft and Broadcom licensing agreements and prevent over- or under-licensing.
• Contract Management
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with vendors to ensure the best possible terms for Calligo and its clients.
• Monitor contract renewals, amendments, and terminations, ensuring that all terms and conditions are met.
• Ensure all vendor contracts are properly documented and stored.
• Vendor Management
• Manage relationships with Microsoft, Broadcom and other software vendors.
• Negotiate and renew software licensing agreements, ensuring favourable terms and conditions.
• Monitor vendor performance against Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Resolve any vendor-related issues and escalate as necessary.
• Strategic Planning
• Work with internal stakeholders to develop and implement a strategic licensing plan that aligns with the company’s technology roadmap.
• Stay informed of industry trends, best practices, and new licensing models to provide recommendations for cost optimisation.
• Lead the planning and execution of licensing true-ups and audits.
• Budget and Cost Management
• Develop and manage the budget for Microsoft and Broadcom licensing and vendor-related expenses.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and optimise licensing spend.
• Prepare financial reports and forecasts related to software licensing and vendor management.
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Collaborate with Cloud Operations, finance, legal, and other departments to ensure alignment of licensing strategies with business objectives.
• Provide training and support to internal teams on software licensing policies and procedures.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all Microsoft and Broadcom licensing and vendor management enquiries.