IT Vendor & License Manager

TL;DR

IT Vendor & License Manager: Leading the discovery, consolidation, and strategic management of the IT vendor landscape and software assets with an accent on license governance and cost optimization. Focus on implementing SAM systems, ensuring audit readiness, and providing actionable insights to IT leadership to support strategic decision-making.

Location: Must be based in or able to work from Zürich, Switzerland

Company

hirify.global is a global innovation leader in waste-to-energy technology, dedicated to creating a sustainable future by transforming waste into valuable resources like energy, heat, and hydrogen.

What you will do

• Lead the discovery and consolidation of the IT vendor landscape to drive standardization across business units.
• Implement and manage a Software Asset Management (SAM) system to ensure accurate tracking of licenses and renewals.
• Manage strategic IT vendor relationships, including performance reviews, contract lifecycle, and business alignment.
• Establish and enforce license governance to ensure compliance and audit readiness.
• Deliver vendor and license reporting and dashboards to support IT budgeting and risk management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Business, or a related field.
• Strong experience in IT vendor management, procurement, or license management.
• Proven ability to manage vendor relationships, contracts, and negotiations at a strategic level.
• Knowledge of Software Asset Management (SAM), license compliance, and IT governance frameworks.
• Familiarity with IT environments and collaboration with Architecture, Security, and Procurement teams.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work at the forefront of sustainable waste-to-X technology.
• Collaborative environment working across Architecture, Security, and Procurement teams.
• Focus on professional growth within a global innovation-driven organization.