IBM jobs - Asset Management Analyst

Introduction
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Your Role and Responsibilities
About IBM

IBM has been present in India since 1992. IBM India's solutions and services span all major industries including financial services, healthcare, government, automotive, telecommunications and education, among others. As a trusted partner with wide-ranging service capabilities, IBM helps clients transform and succeed in challenging circumstances. The diversity and breadth of the entire IBM portfolio of research, consulting, solutions, services, systems and software, uniquely distinguishes IBM India from other companies in the industry.

Business Unit Introduction

The IBM Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) organization spans several functional areas such as procurement, manufacturing, demand-supply planning, manufacturing engineering, logistics, customer fulfillment, accounts receivable collection and sales transaction support.

Who you are

Software Asset Management Analyst will be responsible for processing Requests received in the Order Management (OM) queues, for the Procurement of hardware, software and/or services. This includes reviewing requests for accuracy/completeness, processing requisitions into the appropriate procurement tools, updating the designated request tool with information related to the procurement of these requested items, tracking the order through delivery and providing on-going status.

What you’ll do

• You will validate and map all Software distributed entitlement data to standard product names
• Receiving and formatting ongoing software licenses acquisition/discontinuance information (including software Proof of License) from product acquisition groups in regions
• Performing discrepancy closures in Software reconciliation tool, based on data validation and resolution decisions from Account Deliver Program Managers.
• Amending software license baseline for software product changes to the contract software list
• Comparing software licensed information to software installed information to identify variances
• Obtain and resolve required information about vendor name changes
• Identifying and initiating the required purchases/discontinuances to correct the variances
• Producing and distributing the contracted Software License Management reports

How we’ll help you grow:

• You’ll have access to all the technical and management training courses you need to become the expert you want to be.
• You’ll learn directly from expert developers in the field; our team leads love to mentor.
• You’ll have the opportunity to work in many different areas to figure out what really excites you.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• 2 to 5 years of SAM (Software Asset Management) (or) Order Management domain work experience.
• Advanced Excel skills like navigation, formatting, copy/paste, formula along with macros
• Proven data analytical skills
• Knowledge of the Information System environment, including both Hardware and Software.
• Proven results in software cost avoidance/savings
• Proven communication, presentation and interpersonal skills

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• General understanding of industry standards for Software Vendors, and Software Contract Terms and Conditions (T’s and C’s)
• Experience in Supply Chain Business Systems - Software (SW) License/Procurement/Order Management
• Ability to operate standard IBM intranet tools

About Business Unit
The IBM Finance organization is responsible for driving enterprise performance and transformation.  We are the financial stewards of IBM, delivering IBM’s financial strategy, developing new business models, and mitigating enterprise risk. Do you have a passion for creating business value? Join our team in accounting, financial planning, pricing, business controls, tax, treasury, business development (acquisitions & divestitures),and global financing.


Your Life @ IBM
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About IBM
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Location Statement
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Being You @ IBM
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.