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First, a little bit about what I like the most about working at TDC: The environment here is incredibly collaborative and innovative. Our tech-driven mindset fosters continuous learning and growth, creating an atmosphere where everyone can thrive. Now, I can't wait to share this exciting journey with you at the !

In addition to our technological solutions, we excel in investment, administration, and accounting, ensuring comprehensive support for Zurich's diverse operations

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

As a SAM Specialist your main responsibilities will be:

• 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

What Makes You a great Fit?

• While we’re not seeking perfection or expecting you to save the world, we believe that if you meet some of these requirements, you’ll be a fantastic fit for our 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+)
• 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 and a , we offer:

• competitive salary
• yearly bonus
• 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
• Special banking and insurance conditions plus Exclusive Employees
• Functional diversity benefits
• Different social clubs such as hiking, investment, beach volley and many more
• Stock options and mortgage benefits