Senior IT Licensing & Commercial Lead

First Quantum Minerals; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational mining company in Greater London seeks a professional to lead and manage its IT commercial and licensing activities. The role involves overseeing the IT budget, ensuring software licensing compliance across the group, and managing vendor relationships. The ideal candidate should have experience in financial planning, strong knowledge of software licensing, and excellent stakeholder engagement skills. This position offers opportunities in a dynamic environment focused on cost efficiency and service delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in budget ownership and financial planning within an IT or commercial function.
• Strong background in software licensing, including compliance, audits, and vendor negotiations.
• Experience with purchase-to-pay processes, including PO creation, invoice approvals, and vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage commercial and licensing activities within Group IT.
• Ensure strategic alignment with business objectives, cost efficiency, and compliance.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with software and service providers.

Skills

Budget ownership

Software licensing

Vendor management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Qualifications in Mathematics and English

ITIL Foundation or higher

Commercial or Licensing Certifications

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP Systems (e.g., SAP, JDE)

Contract Management Tools

Software Asset Management Tools

Service Management Platforms

Job description

A multinational mining company in Greater London seeks a professional to lead and manage its IT commercial and licensing activities. The role involves overseeing the IT budget, ensuring software licensing compliance across the group, and managing vendor relationships. The ideal candidate should have experience in financial planning, strong knowledge of software licensing, and excellent stakeholder engagement skills. This position offers opportunities in a dynamic environment focused on cost efficiency and service delivery.