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Procurement Specialist Gurugram, Haryana, India We invent the new to help the world move forward. Combining powerful analytics and deeper insights with bigger ideas and innovative solutions, we free up our clients\' potential, thereby fulfilling our own. Take it seriously. Make it fun. Know it matters. As a Software Category Sourcing Specialist, you will provide support to the Category Manager for the complete Software category which includes the following areas of spend: On-prem business application software, DB software, Desktop, server software, and Cloud / SaaS subscriptions. You will be responsible for the successful commercial and contractual completion of software sourcing activities (including engagement with legal, InfoSec, and other compliance functions as appropriate). DISCOVER your opportunity What will your essential responsibilities include . Ensuring software assets are managed to ensure: o License compliance o Continued support services. o Renewals are in line with business needs. o Opportunitiesfor costreductionarecontinuallyexplored. o Creative contract options are explored with software suppliers and resellers. . Working with product owners and stakeholders to gather software license requirements for new products and renewals. . Negotiating software contracts/renewals with suppliers to achieve the best value. . Utilizing asset management tools available in XL Catlin to ensure software assets are managed effectively and usage is monitored by stakeholders. . Ensuring that stakeholders understand the restrictions of license agreements. . Calculating license compliance positions and supporting software audits. . Coordinating license re-harvesting activities with product owners. . Maintaining the accuracy and integrity of software agreements in the contract database and other asset management tools. . Maintaining and updating license trackers to keep the recent license position in line with completed purchases and renewals. You will report to the Software Category Manager. SHARE your talent We\'re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills: Required Skills and Abilities: . University degree. . Experience in software procurement, including desktop, infrastructure, enterprise applications, andcloudservices. . Knowledge of major vendor licensing models and metrics (i.e. Microsoft, IBM, Oracle). . Previous exposure to software audit processes and ability to interpret compliance reports. . Excellent written and verbal communication and stakeholder management skills. Desired Skills and Abilities: . Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and contract negotiations simultaneously, could be working on up to 20 initiatives at any one time. . Ability to communicate key commercial considerations and risks to stakeholders. . Some experience and ability to review and edit contracts, software license terms, and contract changes/variations. . Degree-level education or MCIPS FIND your future AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals, and even some inspirational individuals we don\'t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it. How By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business property, casualty, professional, financial lines, and specialty. With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward. Learn more at Inclusion & Diversity AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. That\'s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance, and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential. Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability, and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter Learn more at . AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Sustainability At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called \'Roots of resilience\', focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations. Our Pillars: Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society - are essential to our future. We\'re committed to protecting and restoring nature - from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard - by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans. Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far-reachin and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We\'re building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions. Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We\'re training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting. AXA Hearts in Action : We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL\'s \'Hearts in Action\' programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day - the Global Day of Giving. 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