IT Procurement Manager

Software Asset Manager / IT Procurement / Software Licencing Manager

• This position is onsite WHQ for the hybrid schedule. 
• Candidate must have experience with audit, vendor relationships and communication.
• Team details & who they will work with: Will work under Director, IT Asset Management & ITSM - IT service management and asset management. Could work across multiple orgs with teams and could change day to day
   
• Desired Candidate Profile:
• Minimum required years of experience: 5+ years of experience in Software Asset Management or Licensing Management in a global enterprise environment.
• Education requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, Finance, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have skills:
• Enterprise level software experience - Microsoft, Adobe, Oracle, IBM, SAP)
• Nice to have skills:
• Reporting 
• Software/technical requirements:
• Microsoft, Adobe, Oracle, IBM, SAP
• ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist – Software Asset Management
• ITAM/SAM certifications (e.g., CSAM, CITAM, ISO 19770)
• Previous Nike/industry experience preference: Nice to have former Nike experience but not required.

• Lead the end-to-end lifecycle management of all enterprise software assets—from procurement through retirement.
• Manage license compliance for key publishers (e.g., Microsoft, Adobe, Oracle, IBM, SAP) and prepare for and respond to software audits.
• Maintain and mature the SAM Pro module in ServiceNow, ensuring accuracy of entitlement, discovery, and consumption data.
• Analyze software usage to identify cost savings, eliminate shelfware, and recommend rightsizing or harvesting opportunities.
• Partner with Legal and Procurement to support contract negotiations, renewals, and true-ups with actionable license data.
• Define and enforce enterprise-wide policies, controls, and processes to mitigate software compliance risk.
• Produce executive-level dashboards and reporting to enable governance and drive strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with InfoSec, Architecture, and Business Technology teams to ensure approved, secure, and licensed software is deployed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, Finance, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in Software Asset Management or Licensing Management in a global enterprise environment.
• Strong working knowledge of enterprise software licensing models (e.g., user-based, device-based, subscription, cloud/SaaS).
• Hands-on experience with ServiceNow SAM Pro, Flexera, Snow, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with software compliance frameworks and audit response practices.
• Proven ability to interpret and translate complex license agreements into actionable controls and insights.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist – Software Asset Management
• ITAM/SAM certifications (e.g., CSAM, CITAM, ISO 19770)
• Experience defending software audits or leading true-up negotiations
• Background in enterprise software procurement or vendor management