Network Specialist

Job Mission (Aspirational statement about the purpose of the job and why it exists):

Responsible for administering the acquisition, management, and compliance of software licenses across the enterprise, ensuring that all licenses are compliant with legal requirements, in compliance with license agreements, and that assets are used in a planned manner.

Brief Description of the Position - (Brief description of the activities of the position, in a succinct way, with the use of verbs in the impersonal infinitive):

Manage the software license acquisition process, including contract negotiations, license terms review, and vendor selection. Maintain an accurate inventory of all software licenses in the organization. Ensure that the organization is in compliance with the terms and conditions of software license agreements.

Activities and Responsibilities (Detailed description of the activities of the position):

• Manage the software license acquisition process, including contract negotiations, license terms review, and vendor selection.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of all software licenses in the organization, including details on expiration dates, license types, and serial numbers.
• Ensure that the organization is compliant with the terms and conditions of software license agreements, avoiding copyright infringements and legal fines.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization, such as effective use of volume licenses, contract renegotiations, and acquisitions of licenses that are appropriate to the company's needs.
• Conduct internal audits of software licenses to verify compliance and identify areas for improvement.
• Provide training and awareness on software licensing policies to employees and areas of the company.
• Establish and maintain relationships with software vendors, ensuring that products and services are delivered as agreed.
• Produce regular reports on the status of software licenses, usage and costs for management.
• Monitor and manage software license renewals, ensuring that updates and payments are made on time.

Impact/Dimension (Describe the strategic impact of the position on results, using relevant data or statistics. Example: number of supervised employees, annual budget, sales and/or production volume):

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

Key Opportunities and Decisions (Describe the most difficult and/or complex challenges or opportunities and decisions faced while working, whether optimizing processes or meeting the needs of internal or external customers):

Management/Leadership (Describe the level of management and leadership skills required for the role. Identify the key specialties, technical and knowledge areas required to fulfill the responsibilities and desired outcomes):

Key Relationships, Stakeholders & Interfaces (External & Internal):

Technical Knowledge and Skills (Identify specific technical knowledge and skills to achieve desired outcomes. Some examples are licenses and certifications and knowledge and skills):

   ☐  1st Grade Complete 2nd Grade Incomplete      ☐

   ☐  2nd Degree Complete Higher Education Incomplete   ☐

   ☐  Technical Course in:

   ☒  Bachelor's degree in: Information Technology

   ☐  Postgraduate in:      

   ☒  Courses/Specific Knowledge, cite:

• Software licenses
• Copyright Regulations
• Licensing Models
• License management tools.
• Negotiation: Skill in negotiating to obtain the best license terms and prices with suppliers.
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Languages (Identify the desired level of English for the vacancy):

English

   ☐  Fluent Advanced Intermediate Basic   ☒    ☐    ☐

Spanish

   ☐  Fluent Advanced Intermediate Basic   ☐    ☒    ☐

Other (if applicable):

   ☐  Fluent Advanced Intermediate Basic   ☐    ☐    ☐

Behavioral Competencies (According to the Bunge Leadership Model)

   ☒ Individual Contributor (Supervisor/Coordinator/Analyst/Assistant);

   ☐  Team Leader (Manager/Coordinator/Supervisor)     Click here to enter text.

   ☐  Area/Function Leader (Senior Director/Manager) in:    Click here to enter text.

   ☐  Organizational Leader (Vice President):    Click here to enter text.

Education/Experience (Identify the types and duration of education and experience required to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to achieve desired outcomes. Some examples are education and training and years of experience):

   ☐  No experience From 3 months to 1 year From 1 to 2 years From 2 to 3 years            ☐    ☐    ☒

   ☐  From 3 to 5 years From 5 to 10 years Above 10 years   ☐    ☐

At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~34,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:

•    We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
•    We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative
•    We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

If this sounds like you, join us!  We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day – people who are #ProudtoBeBunge