Analyst/Specialist - Asset & License Management

About AkzoNobel:

Since 1792, we've been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people's lives and protect what matters most.

Our world class portfolio of brands - including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon - is trusted by customers around the globe.

We're active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life.

Because we believe every surface is an opportunity.

It's what you'd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that's dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today - while creating an even better tomorrow.

Let's paint the future together.

For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com.

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Short Description:

Asset & License Management Analyst: MM2:

- Develops, implements and continuously drives optimizations in the License, Asset & configuration management process, both within Akzonobel as with our strategic partners.

- Drives the professionalization and optimization of License & Asset management.

- Responsible for planning, monitoring, and recording software license assets to ensure compliance with vendor contracts.

- Works with the information available from the ITSM platform (ServiceNow).

- Further enhances the License & Asset Management platform.

- Will develop and implement procedures for tracking company assets to oversee quality control & compliance throughout their lifecycles.

- Regularly reports out to relevant stakeholders on the license position per software product across the globe, including signaling potential risks and optimization potentials and financials.

- Supports IT Projects & Programs in during the project stages to the identification of License & Asset requirements, identification of procurement activities needed with Contract & Vendor Management/Sourcing and support the project team in developing the optimal charging mechanism.

- Manages and organizes periodical license audits conducted by software suppliers/vendors, including developing the right strategy per audit in cooperation.

Interaction With Other Departments:

- Build trusted relationships with the business and colleagues from IT, Finance, Procurement, HR & Legal.

- Support the designated Contract & Vendor Managers (Sourcing department) in managing global license/asset and vendor relations to agree the most strategically advantageous commercial license arrangement.

Experience:

Experience / Education:

- Master/ bachelor degree in business management, computer science, computer engineering, or a related field of study.

- Minimum 5 years' experience required in a similar role in a complex international environment.

- Demonstrated experience in managing software licenses and IT assets, with a strong focus on SAP on-premise, SAP Cloud, SAP SaaS products, SAP RISE, and Microsoft products.

- Experience across these platforms will be considered a strong advantage.

- Experiences with IT/License audits (mandatory).

- Demonstrated track record in optimizing License & Asset Management processes and driving optimizations in usage (cost-reductions).

Key Generic Competencies:

- Analytical thinker, structured, self-organized, execution driven, energetic.

- Establishes relationships, ensures alignment and cooperation ('shoulder to shoulder').

- Internal drive to raise the bar by continuously looking for ways to improve current process.

- Networker, establishes good outside in relationships, stays abreast of external trends.

- Proactive and results driven, balancing "analysis" with "doing" to meet objectives.

- High level of accuracy.

- Lead by example and actively engage and motivate individuals.

- At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self.
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We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance.

- Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment.

- For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable.

- In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.