License Specialist

Who we are in Category Area Indirect Procurement 
Category Area Indirect Procurement leads the procurement of all products and services that Inter IKEA Group companies need in order to maintain and develop its operations. The sites we supply, as well as our supplier base, has an international scope with the point of gravity in Europe.  

The Category Digital has ~400 suppliers delivering business critical products, software and services to support the management and development of Inter IKEA in the fields of:  

• Digital Marketing & Content  
• Infrastructure, Cloud and Security  
• Data and Analytics  
• Internet Of Things, Engineering, Automation 
• Application Development & Maintenance  

We are in a build-up phase, so for you who thrive in a position where less is already decided and where you will have the opportunity to influence both what we do and how we do it, this is a great opportunity for you. At IKEA we believe that we’re better when we’re physically together for collaboration, dialogues and conversations. We believe in the power of human interactions; the informal chats, the energy, belonging and creativity generated by people being in the same place. Our approach is that we spend most of our time in the IKEA workplace and with flexibility to work from home when relevant. 

Job Description 

As a License Specialist your assignment is to secure, manage and optimize software licensing agreements as well as ensure compliance and cost-effectiveness. You will act as a specialist in software licencing, providing guidance and support to internal stakeholders. On top of this you will develop relationships with software partners and system owners to drive change. 

More specifically, you can expect to:  

• Develop partnership with internal stakeholders – engage and collaborate with internal stakeholders on tactical and strategical tasks to add value by having an IKEA holistic approach.  
• Provide consultancy to internal stakeholders for license management and deliver high quality services.  
• Drive Continuous improvement - Use your passion for collaboration and knowledge sharing of methodologies, tools and materials across the IKEA Digital community. 
• Monitor and analyse the data for cost-saving opportunities, optimal license utilization, and recommendations for risk mitigation  
• Manage and maintain the governance of software catalogues in collaboration with Service Management 

Qualifications 

To succeed in this role, we see that you bring:  

• Experience in coordinating, managing, and optimizing software licensing agreements & compliance.  
• Knowledge of licensing models across the vendors for entitlements and reconciliation activities.  
• A good understanding of the application lifecycle process flow and licence models and metrics 
• The courage to question existing solutions and think in unconventional ways. 
• Great communication skills & empathy to coordinate within your network. You are comfortable in presenting and engaging with people in different business constellations.  
• Ability to act upon a fast paced changing and demanding environment.  

Additional information 

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Dick Hylkén, People & Culture Generalist, [email protected] 

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Ana Grujicic, Category Manager, [email protected] 

Please send us your application in English by 13th of September 2024 at the latest. We look forward to receive your application!