Software Asset Controller

Location: Oakdale, Wales (2-3 days per week onsite)

Duration: 6 month contract

Rate: -460 per day LTD (Outside IR35)

Role details:

Our client, a leading defence company, are looking for an experienced Software Asset Controller to join their team on a contract basis.

The Software Asset Controller will provide full Software Asset Management (SAM) lifecycle services from software acquisition and commercial review to software Licence management and full technology road maps. Experience of supporting supplier contract management, negotiation of commercial terms including software Licence loans and agreements is essential.

The Software Asset Controller will be the main point of contact for programme software lifecycle and support supply chain commercial requirements across the UK business units.

Responsibilities include:

Software Licence Risk Review & Procurement

• Review and assess software licence terms and risks

• Ensure compliance with legal, commercial, and future licence obligations.

• Manage licence orders, renewals, and procurement in line with COTS procedures.

• Support procurement of COTS/FOSS software and address issues relating to IPR, EAR, and ITAR.

Software Asset Management

• Oversee software assets and licences throughout the programme lifecycle.

• Manage software inventory from procurement to deployment, including development and production use.

• Support creation of licence BoMs in Oracle ERP.

• Conduct audits to reconcile installed vs. purchased licences and ensure compliance.

• Provide KPI and licence status reporting.

• Support customer equipment issuance.

Commercial Support

• Handle pre-contract subcontract management (due diligence, NDAs, agreements).

• Draft, negotiate, and manage subcontract commercial agreements and proposals.

• Ensure adherence to corporate standards in contracts and negotiations.

• Expertise in T&Cs, software licensing (COTS/FOSS), leasing, and loan agreements.

• Ensure compliance with business procedures and resolve contractual issues.

What we are looking for in you:

• Experience in software asset management (SAM)
• Experience in software procurement and End User Licence Agreements (EULA)
• Commercial terms and acumen
• Desirable - Legal knowledge and application of EULA
• Good understanding of procurement laws and regulations
• Proficient with IT systems
• Proficient with Excel and other Microsoft package

Apply today via the link provided.