MSP Procurement and SaaS Licensing Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Oversee license usage throughout the organization to detect "shelfware" (software that is not in use).

• Serve as the main liaison for vendors (such as Microsoft, AWS, Cisco).

• Negotiate bulk discounts, tiered pricing structures, and advantageous Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

• Perform regular internal audits to verify that all software usage aligns with legal license entitlements, thereby avoiding substantial "true-up" penalties.

• Utilize SaaS Management Platforms (SMPs) to streamline onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring licenses are promptly reclaimed when an employee departs.

• Act as a conduit between Finance (budget management), IT/Security (evaluating tools for compliance), and Operations (ensuring availability of appropriate tools).

⛳️ Requirements

• Expertise in tools such as BetterCloud, Torii, or Zylo.

• Capability to compute Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and conduct cost-benefit analyses.

• Comprehensive knowledge of EULAs (End User License Agreements), data privacy regulations (GDPR/CCPA), and renewal provisions.

• Proficient in advanced Excel or Business Intelligence tools to analyze spending patterns and project future licensing requirements.

• Skill in negotiating with vendors to secure improved margins for the Managed Service Provider (MSP).

• Ability to monitor expiration dates for a wide array of licenses concurrently.

• Insight to anticipate how technological advancements (like AI integration) will impact license costs in the next 12 to 24 months.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Flexible working hours and remote work options.

• Collaborative and innovative work environment.