Software Asset Management Specialist for SAP

• Subject matter expertise, in-depth and proven knowledge of SAM operations and competencies, with ability to apply and advise on complex software licensing topics and produce ELPs specifically for SAP.
• Understands SAP licensing concepts, indirect usage rules and product use rights.
• Navigating and leveraging the SAP4Me, SAP System Measurement Tools - LAW, USSM, self-declaration metrics
• Provide transparency of costs for SW contracts and assure fair allocation of charges to BUs and Service owners based on software usage.
• Negotiate successfully across the organization and with external suppliers/vendors in a constructive and collaborative manner.
• Maintains stakeholder community and enables information sharing environment.
• Proactively identify and drive initiatives to achieve SW related savings, mitigate compliance risks, develop best practices and processes, to continuously improve software asset management service and to ensure compliance with budget and contractual requirements.
• Identify necessary changes and play key role in the complex software contract negotiations, manage demand and contract updates, liaise with external vendors, legal, contract and sourcing teams.
• Support day-to-day activities of the global SAM team

5+ years of relevant proven experience with:

• direct responsibility and hands-on management of SAP software portfolio in enterprise environment (irrespective of industry),
• Knowledge of licensing for other software vendors is an advantage
• direct involvement in negotiations with software vendors & contract management
• strong understanding of license models, restrictions, benefits, optimization opportunities for SAP RISE
• active hands-on work with general SAM and SAP specific system measurement tools,
• advanced hands-on MS Excel skills, Power Query is a plus
• Profit and Loss (P&L) calculations and accruals for cost impact.

Fluent spoken and written English (strong B2+).

Proven Personal Traits:

• analytical skills, financial and commercial acumen, attention to detail, ability to process data in a complex global organizational environment,
• organizational, productivity, time and project management skills,
• ability to interface, influence and network with managers, staff and stakeholders inside and outside of the organization,
• communication and negotiation skills with vendors as well as with internal stakeholders.

As well as a competitive salary and a yearly bonus, we offer:

• To support your work-life balance, we have adopted a flexible working model.
• Over 300 euros to set up your home office and additional monthly home office allowance.
• Wide range of internal and external trainings, including English, German and Spanish classes depending on the needs.
• Ticket restaurant and Health Insurance with the flexibility to exchange it for other benefits.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Collective Life retirement Plan
• 2000 referral bonus if you bring other talented people like you to the company.
• Special banking and insurance conditions plus Exclusive Employees discounts
• Functional diversity benefits
• Different social clubs such as hiking, investment, beach volley and many more
• Stock options and mortgage benefits.

Let me introduce us. You're reading about Zurich Insurance Group, a global leader in insurance, but this role specifically pertains to ServiZurich. Established in Barcelona in 2006, ServiZurich operates as an integral part of Zurich Insurance Group, providing cutting-edge technological solutions and support to Zurich's local and global business units. In addition to our technological solutions, we excel in investment, administration, and accounting, ensuring comprehensive support for Zurich's diverse operations. What Can You Expect Zurich Insurance group is looking for a senior SAM specialist who specializes in SAP enterprise software to join global Software Asset Management function with an objective to optimize software contract spend, manage compliance, analyses data, draw the relevant conclusions and then work with others to implement opportunities or remediate risks. This is a challenging senior role, requiring a broad understanding of IT technology, service management processes and the ability to collaborate with many different stakeholder groups within Zurich Group. GTO SW Asset Management comprises of an international team of SAM experts in four countries, managing a multi-million-dollar software portfolio and helping other IT stakeholders to achieve their objectives. This is a perfect opportunity for someone who would like to work at a groupwide global level in defining and implementing 'Best Practice' methodologies related to SAM service primarily in SAP., At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. We take an optimistic approach by focusing on the positives and constantly asking What can go right? We are an equal opportunity employer who knows that each employee is unique - that's what makes our team so great!