Strategic Software Asset Management Specialist

Zurich Insurance; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Yearly bonus

Flexible working model

Work abroad up to 25 days/year

Home-office setup allowance

Training programs (English, German,-Sp

Life and health insurance

Referral bonus €2000

Employee discounts

Mortgage benefits

Job summary

Zurich Insurance is seeking a Software Asset Management Analyst to lead licensing across on‑premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. You will work with major vendors and internal stakeholders to optimize licensing, ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes data‑driven reporting, cost allocation, and global SAM governance, with opportunities to implement AI enhancements and automation. Barcelona based, on‑site with flexible working options.

Qualifications

• 3+ years managing a software portfolio for a major publisher in an enterprise setting.
• Experience creating fully optimized ELPs from data collection to completion.
• Solid understanding of license restrictions, benefits and optimization opportunities.
• Proficient with SAM tools (preferably FlexeraOne) and related data sources.
• Advanced Excel skills including VLOOKUPs, pivots and complex calculations.
• Experience applying AI solutions in SAM operations.
• Experience with P&L calculations and cost accruals.
• Fluent English both spoken and written (B2+).

Responsibilities

• Serve as SAM subject matter expert; produce ELPs and licensing guidance.
• Manage and optimize licensing for vendors like Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, IBM, Red Hat.
• Apply licensing concepts to cloud, on‑prem, and hybrid environments.
• Use data from Azure AD, CMDB, Intune to support SAM reporting and billing.
• Ensure transparent cost allocation and chargeback processes.
• Lead negotiations with vendors and drive mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Identify cost savings and strengthen SAM controls and practices.
• Support contract negotiations with sourcing, legal and procurement.
• Contribute to global SAM standards and governance; drive automation initiatives.
• Drive innovation in SAM through AI and process improvements.

Skills

3+ years SAM experience

ELP optimization

License optimization

FlexeraOne

Advanced Excel

AI in SAM

P&L calculations

English proficiency

Tools

FlexeraOne

Excel

Job description

Zurich Insurance is seeking a Software Asset Management Analyst to lead licensing across on‑premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. You will work with major vendors and internal stakeholders to optimize licensing, ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes data‑driven reporting, cost allocation, and global SAM governance, with opportunities to implement AI enhancements and automation. Barcelona based, on‑site with flexible working options.