Vendor & Commercial Manager (Licensing Specialist) - 12 Month Contract

AND Digital • Florida City, FL

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

AND Digital is a tech company dedicated to accelerating digital delivery and closing the digital skills gap. Since 2014, we have supported organisations in building better digital products and stronger digital teams. We believe our work should always create a remarkable impact for our clients. Through our regional offices, known as ‘Clubs,’ we build strong relationships with our partners, ensuring they are prioritised by teams located nearby. This unique model has driven success for both our clients and ourselves, reflected in our remarkable organic growth since 2014. Today, we are over 1,300 people strong, with Clubs across the UK, Europe, and the USA—and plans for global expansion in the coming years. Join us and help fulfil our mission to close the world’s digital skills gap.

We are seeking a highly capable Consultant with deep expertise in vendor management, commercial negotiations, and software licensing. This role is client-facing and delivery-focused, supporting organisations to reduce cost, manage risk, and optimise their licensing and vendor strategies.

Requirements

• Experience in consulting, advisory, or client-facing commercial/procurement roles.
• Strong expertise in software licensing (e.g., SaaS, enterprise agreements, cloud licensing, subscription models).
• Demonstrated success in supporting or leading vendor negotiations.
• Experience with software asset management (SAM) and license compliance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, including financial modelling.
• Ability to communicate complex licensing concepts in a clear, client-friendly way.
• Client-facing consulting and stakeholder management
• Commercial and negotiation expertise
• Structured problem solving and analytical thinking
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Ability to deliver under pressure across multiple engagements

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality consulting engagements across vendor management and software licensing.
• Act as a trusted advisor to client stakeholders, including Procurement, IT, Finance, and Legal teams.
• Diagnose client challenges and develop practical, value-driven solutions.
• Lead or support workshops, assessments, and strategic reviews.
• Lead and support complex contract negotiations with major software vendors on behalf of clients.
• Develop negotiation strategies backed by data, benchmarks, and licensing expertise.
• Advise on and execute contract exit strategies, including risk mitigation and transition planning.
• Support clients through renewals, re-contracting, and vendor consolidation initiatives.
• Conduct detailed license position assessments and risk diagnostics.
• Identify compliance gaps, audit risks, and cost inefficiencies.
• Provide actionable recommendations to mitigate exposure and optimise licensing models.
• Support clients during vendor audits, including audit defence strategies and negotiation support.
• Deliver benchmarking analysis on pricing, licensing structures, and commercial terms.
• Leverage market intelligence and consulting tools to assess competitiveness.
• Translate benchmarking insights into clear negotiation levers and cost-saving opportunities.
• Present findings and recommendations clearly to senior client stakeholders.

Benefits

• Opportunities to work on projects with big clients and produce meaningful work that makes a genuine difference to people’s lives.
• A “Blended Working” model, meaning you will be able to work in a range of locations from; your home, in your clubhouse, on a client, as well as just a change of scenery.
• The benefits of having a small company feel through being part of an autonomous Club, while being able to take in the benefits of a larger organisation.
• A dedicated career scrum team, designed to help you reach your career goals and develop the skills you need to be your best self.
• A safe environment for you to be yourself and challenge yourself.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed