Reference: JHB006377-Vivia-1 Our client in the financial services industry is looking for an IT Procurement Specialist for a 6 months fixed term contract. This role will be responsible for IT procurement, financial administration, IT asset and licensing management as well as contracts management. Requirements Solid experience in IT procurement, asset lifecycle management, licensing, and customer service Matric plus an appropriate tertiary qualification with 3 years relevant experience Relevant IT certifications, e.g. Microsoft licensing (SAM) or similar certifications an advantage Demonstrate experience in procurement, contract management and negotiations Experience and knowledge with subscription and cloud licensing models Duties and Responsibilities Procurement Overall accountable and responsible for IT asset and licensing procurement, vendor engagements, price negotiations and contracts management. Adherence to the procurement policy and process at all times Ensure streamlined operation of the administration and procurement needs in alignment with the business objectives of the organisation Provide administrative direction and support for daily operational activities IT Asset Management Accountable and responsible for the management of lifecycle for service assets (hardware, software, intellectual property, licenses, warranties and contracts) including inventory, compliance, usage and disposal Ensure optimisation of the total cost of ownership and sustainability Knowledge and use of international standards for software asset management and close integration with change and configuration management Overall accountable for asset and procurement recordkeeping, audit, reporting and establishment of suitable contracts Financial and Contracts Management Assist CTO in reporting and analysis on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis Ensure all relevant services are appropriately supported that includes contract creation, execution and analysis
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