Sr. Software Asset Management Analyst - 11220

Coupa makes margins multiply through its community-generated AI and industry-leading total spend management platform for businesses large and small. Coupa AI is informed by trillions of dollars of direct and indirect spend data across a global network of 10M+ buyers and suppliers. We empower you with the ability to predict, prescribe, and automate smarter, more profitable business decisions to improve operating margins.
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The Impact of Software Asset Management (SAM) at Coupa: 
Software Asset Management is a critical pillar of our financial governance, ensuring that every dollar invested in our third-party software and SaaS portfolio delivers maximum value. As a Senior Software Asset Management Analyst, you will be the primary architect of our SAM framework, driving a culture of cost-consciousness and operational excellence. You will not only manage our centralized software inventory but also mature the program to eliminate waste, ensure absolute license compliance, and establish Coupa as a leader in strategic vendor governance.

What You’ll Do

• Inventory Governance & Optimization:
• Govern the centralized inventory of all global software assets, licenses, and subscriptions, serving as the single source of truth for the entire organization.
• Identify and eliminate software waste by analyzing granular usage data and right-sizing agreements to align with actual business needs.
• Mandate comprehensive utilization reviews for all top-tier vendor renewals, ensuring every contract is optimized for cost-effectiveness before execution.
• Predictive Financial Planning:
• Orchestrate a master renewal calendar providing a 12-month forward view of all global contract milestones to eliminate last-minute renewal risks.
• Develop sophisticated forecasting models that integrate historical spend, utilization trends, and future business drivers to provide budget predictability.
• Architect software showback models to attribute costs clearly across product verticals, fostering absolute financial accountability within engineering teams.
• Strategic Procurement & AI Transformation:
• Leverage AI and automation to transform SAM from a transactional function to a predictive one, using advanced tools to scan contracts and flag price increases or non-standard risks.
• Partner with Procurement and Finance during major vendor negotiations, providing the data-driven narrative and benchmarks needed to secure world-class terms.
• Establish a proactive vendor management practice, tiering suppliers into strategic categories and leading Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) to drive long-term value alignment.

What You’ll Bring to Coupa

• 5-7+ years of progressive experience in software asset management, IT procurement, or a related financial governance field within a high-growth SaaS environment.
• Proven track record of successfully managing multi-million dollar software portfolios and leading complex, data-driven optimization initiatives.
• Master-level skills in data analytics (Excel, Tableau, Power BI) to translate massive datasets into actionable strategic recommendations.
• Deep understanding of software licensing models across major publishers like Microsoft and SaaS-based providers.
• Exceptional executive presence and communication skills, with the ability to influence leadership and drive consensus across diverse global teams.
• A proactive and autonomous mindset, capable of navigating ambiguity and transforming manual processes into automated, scalable workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to partner cross-functionally with Procurement, Engineering, Legal, and Finance to ensure compliance and financial stability.
• Certified Software Asset Manager (CSAM) or similar professional certification.
• Familiarity with ITIL frameworks and Agile methodologies.
• Experience leveraging AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Gemini) to streamline operational reporting and contract analysis.

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