IT Vendor & License Manager

Job Description:

Welcome to Kanadevia Inova, a global innovation leader in the waste infrastructure space, where we believe in creating a sustainable future through technology and innovation.
Transforming Waste into Value
At Kanadevia Inova, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of waste-to-X technology. We are not just waste managers; we are creators of value from what communities discard. Your role at Kanadevia Inova directly contributes to turning something once considered useless - waste - into something invaluable: energy, heat, hydrogen, fertilizer, and beyond.

* Lead discovery and consolidation of the IT vendor landscape, identifying overlaps and driving standardization across business units.
* Own the implementation and management of a Software Asset / License Management (SAM) system, ensuring accurate tracking of licenses and renewals.
* Manage strategic IT vendor relationships, including performance reviews, escalations, contract lifecycle, and alignment with business strategy.
* Establish and enforce license governance, ensuring compliance, audit readiness, and cost optimization across the organization.
* Deliver vendor and license reporting, dashboards, and insights to IT leadership, supporting budgeting, risk management, and decision-making

Candidate Requirements:

* Bachelor's degree in IT, Business, or a related field, with 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 (applications, infrastructure, tools) and collaboration with Architecture, Security, and Procurement teams.
* Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with a structured and commercially minded approach