License Analyst – Vendor Management

Job title: License Analyst – Vendor Management

About the Role Mattel is seeking an experienced Software Asset Management License Analyst in the Vendor Management Office to track, optimize, and ensure compliance with licensing agreements. The Analyst will work with procurement, legal, IT, and finance to maintain accurate records and support vendor negotiations. This role requires on-site work four days a week in Hyderabad and alignment with the US EST time zone.

What You'll Do

• License Entitlement Management: Maintain accurate records of software entitlements (contracts, purchases, and license keys). Upload and validate license data in SAM tools and license repositories. Normalize software titles and standardize license records.
• Software Discovery & Usage Monitoring: Analyze data from discovery tools to understand actual software deployments. Reconcile deployment data against entitlements to determine compliance position.
• Software Asset Optimization: Analyze software usage trends and provide recommendations for cost optimization or consolidation of licenses. Identify opportunities for leveraging volume discounts or special offers from vendors based on the organization's usage patterns. Work with IT and other departments to ensure proper allocation and usage of licenses across different business units. Determine if existing product sets match requirements or if there are cost-effective alternatives.
• Risk Mitigation & Continuous Improvement: Stay informed about industry trends, licensing models, and software licensing policies. Participate in developing and maintaining internal processes and policies related to license management and vendor relations. Identify and resolve discrepancies or issues related to licensing agreements or vendor performance.
• Collaboration: Work closely with procurement, legal, IT, and finance teams to maintain accurate licensing records and support vendor negotiations.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• 10 years of experience in SAM/ITAM operations, with at least 5 years in supervisory or lead role.
• Hands-on experience with ServiceNow SAM, Flexera One, and Nexthink.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with global software licensing models and audit processes.
• Certifications such as CSAM, ITIL v4, or ITAM Foundation (preferred).
• Experience working in a global enterprise environment.

Nice to Have

• Certifications such as CSAM, ITAM Foundation, or ITIL v4.
• Experience working in a global enterprise environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary and benefits are not disclosed in the posting.