Licensing & Contracts Expert

Hello Were Haleon A new world-leading consumer health company Shaped by all who join us Together were improving everyday health for billions of people By growing and innovating our global portfolio of category-leading brands - including Sensodyne Panadol Advil Voltaren Theraflu Otrivin and Centrum - through a unique combination of deep human understanding and trusted science Whats more were achieving it in a company that were in control of In an environment that were co-creating And a culture thats uniquely ours Care to join us It isnt a question With category leading brands such as Sensodyne Voltaren and Centrum built on trusted science and human understanding and combined with our passion knowledge and expertise were uniquely placed to do this and to grow a strong successful business This is an exciting time to join us and help shape the future Its an opportunity to be part of something special About the roleThe role Licensing Contracts Expert is responsible for providing day to day support to the Licensing Contracts Lead for activities across the assigned product towers ensuring that our Contracts maintained up to date and licenses are used within the terms and conditions of the vendor User Agreements so that we remain compliant with the terms and conditions The candidate must have some experience in a Software Asset Management role or similar in a large organization with relevant certification s You will have good analytical skills and highly organized with a structured approach The ability to produce high level reports using data from various sources that contain purchasing licensing and compliance information The candidate must also have demonstrable multi-tasking when handling multiple work assignments The candidate will have a good understanding of software licensing types terms and conditions of use including to include End User License Agreements to ensure that the Haleon remains software compliant Experience in liaising with external parties such as vendors and knowledge of Configuration Management Databases and Configuration Items within a service management tool The candidate will have experience in the implementation of SAM tools processes and procedures Key responsibilitiesMaintaining a central inventory of all software licenses including maintenance agreements ensuring they are owned properly within Enterprise Applications Ensuring the software catalogue is current and updated when required Ensuring all centrally managed software licences are valid distributed to those entitled re-harvested and used within the vendors terms and conditions Subject matter expertise SME in the software management leading pro-active reviews of Software usage remediating any issues identified regarding compliance with license entitlements Validating license quantities and costs meet the needs of the customer s and Haleon The annual renewal of 75 software contracts value xc2 xa340m p a ensuring the right licensing is renewed to avoid introducing non-compliance and reputational risk to the estate Ensuring cost efficiencies are realised during renewal or new purchase processes and providing supporting license usage reports to support decisions Ensuring invoices are paid for all software bought for Enterprise Applications or on behalf of customers Managing all external software Audits that have been invoked by the vendor This work includes agreeing the scope of the Audit with the vendors gathering the requested information from across the relevant systems and managing the interaction with the vendor auditors Qualifications and skillsMinimum of 5-7 years experience in a combination of Software or Hardware Asset ManagementRisk ManagementQuality Assurance or Compliance function in a Pharmaceutical Consumer Healthcare environment Knowledge of Tech support processes such as ITILProven experience in effective cost management strategies tools models and processes As well as capability to design and implement consumption driven cost solutions including cost management and optimisation Strong numerical analytical skills with the ability to gather analyse and interpret significant amounts of information accurately Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively convey complex ideas tailored appropriately to the audience Solid understanding of the key drivers concepts and language that Finance Procurement Service Management and Technology teams use day-to-day Experience with using SAM management tools and data analysis using Excel or advanced analysis tools e g Power BI to drive actionable insights for customers and senior stakeholders Care to join us Find out what life at Haleon is really like www haleon com careers At Haleon we embrace our diverse workforce by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives generates curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other and promotes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone We re striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect listening to different viewpoints supporting our communities and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles If flexibility is important to you we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are As you apply we will ask you to share some personal information which is entirely voluntary We want to have an opportunity to consider a diverse pool of qualified candidates and this information will assist us in meeting that objective and in understanding how well we are doing against our inclusion and diversity ambitions We would really appreciate it if you could take a few moments to complete it Rest assured Hiring Managers do not have access to this information and we will treat your information confidentially Haleon is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex pregnancy marital status sexual orientation gender identity expression age disability genetic information military service covered protected veteran status or any other federal state or local protected class Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license Haleon may be required to capture and report expenses Haleon incurs on your behalf in the event you are afforded an interview for employment This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure Haleons compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements