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As a Software Licensing Manager at Xperi, you will play a crucial role in managing various software and service agreements, maintenance and support contracts, and related services on behalf of engineering teams across the company. Your primary responsibility will be to partner with the Strategic Sourcing group in Finance and collaborate with business stakeholders to develop effective strategies and plans for product licensing and supplier partnerships. This position requires you to maintain strong relationships with key providers, ensuring that Xperi receives optimal pricing, insights into product roadmaps, training on capabilities, and best practice guidance on implementation. You will also be responsible for tracking all renewal dates and payment schedules to ensure timely reimbursements for suppliers, as well as consistently evaluating performance and making decisions regarding renewals. In addition to managing existing contracts, you will evaluate the current landscape of suppliers and solutions, identifying opportunities to consolidate, optimize, reduce costs, and minimize risks. You will establish and operate a centralized process for acquiring and licensing solutions that enables appropriate review and streamlines the process for responsiveness to stakeholder requests. Your analytical skills will be put to use as you analyze various software cost models and options, providing recommendations to stakeholders. You will participate in the contract management of large-scale, enterprise-wide volume purchase software or service agreements under the guidance of senior team members and the Strategic Sourcing group. Your role will also involve continuously seeking out cost savings opportunities and leading efforts to realize those savings, which may include negotiating favorable terms with suppliers, consolidating contracts, and verifying that proposed purchases are not duplicative of existing products or services. You will plan for, track, and manage software license renewals, ensuring timely negotiations with vendors and continuity of services. Additionally, you will initiate, track, and support purchase requests through the Xperi procurement process, which includes accounting, finance, security compliance, and legal elements. Maintaining a comprehensive list of suppliers and associated products and services will be essential, as will facilitating the execution of Non-Disclosure Agreements, Security and Privacy Assessments, Legal Contract Review, and Vendor Onboarding processes for new suppliers or partners. As part of the Product Engineering Operations group, you will be a driving force behind the sourcing and purchasing of solutions and services that enable Xperi engineering teams to bring industry-leading products to market. Your expertise in securing the best possible price, quality, and overall value will help ensure Xperi's continued growth and success.
