Job Description
The Software Renewal Manager will oversee the renewal process of all software licenses and subscriptions. We ask that you have an understanding of software agreements, negotiation skills and excellent communication. Supported by offshore administrative resource, you will manage a master database of software agreements that will be used to optimize spend through greater insight and coordination. You will identify and recommend efficiency opportunities, holding platform owners to account in delivering these. You will also work with Procurement, Finance, Software Asset Management and IT Purchasing to ensure software agreements are renewals are done in an efficient, timely and compliant manner.
Who we are
International Technology & Advanced Analytics (IT2A) is a multi-national function of Walgreens Boots Alliance based in the UK, Europe, Asia, South America and the USA. We leverage emerging technology and robust data to transform our pharmacy and retail offerings, improve experiences for customers and patients and enhance operational effectiveness for team members. Partnering with some of the finest tech providers and utilising a cutting-edge tech stack, we support two of the UK’s most trusted and established brands - Boots and No7 – in personalising their customer interactions. We’re an innovative team of specialists spanning security, hosting, architecture, software engineering, networks, project delivery and more. A proud equal opportunity employer, we passionately embrace team member diversity and provide a positive and inclusive working environment for all.
About the role
You willl:
- Oversee and report on the IT2A 3rd party software landscape, developing and managing strategies for renewal that optimise this category of spend
- Create and maintain accurate records of software agreements, generate reports and analysis to track renewal status, costs and savings delivered
- Produce and manage an annual software renewal plan in collaboration with internal stakeholders
- Ensure the timely renewal of software agreements to avoid disruptions in service and leverage negotiation, involving Procurement in line with policy
- Collaborate with Software Asset Management and Platform owners to understand future requirements, enabling the rightsizing of agreements and efficiency of spend
- Manage the 3rd party software 3YP, budget and forecast on behalf of platform owners, incorporating planned changes to the software landscape and agreeing efficiency targets
- Where appropriate, negotiate terms and pricing with software vendors in line with WBA policy and governance processes
- Liaise with IT Purchasing function to ensure purchase orders are raised and invoices processed in an accurate and timely manner
- Continuously evaluate and improve software renewal processes, recommending improvements to internal stakeholders to enhance efficiency, accuracy and cost effectiveness
What you’ll need to have
- Experience managing software renewals
- Good understanding of software licencing agreements, models and compliance requirements
- Negotiation skills with experience in achieving favourable terms and cost efficiencies
- Able to communicate effectively and hold stakeholders to account in identifying and delivering cost optimization opportunities
- Analytical mindset and interpretation of data to identify trends and make decisions
- Good understanding of finance and planning processes
It would be great if you also have
- Experience leading a small team remotely
Our benefits
- Boots Retirement Savings Plan
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Generous employee discount
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay
- Flexible benefits scheme including discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes, holiday buying and much more.
We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that go beyond salary and offer flexibility to suit you; click here to view our full list of company benefits (all rewards and benefits are subject to change and eligibility). Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.
What's next
If your application is successful, our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an interview and to answer any initial questions you have. If you have not been successful on this occasion, you will be notified by email.
We are always open to discussing possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you, including job share and reduced hours. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.
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