Lennox International (LII) is a leading global provider of innovative climate control solutions for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) markets.

Beginning over a century ago, Lennox International has built a strong heritage of Innovation and Responsibility. Our position as an innovation leader continually inspires us to promote more efficient energy use and a healthier environment through our product operations. Our engaged and diverse workforce is committed to providing climate control solutions that provide the most value and comfort for our customers.

We are proud to have instilled a shared sense of responsibility and commitment among our approximately 10,000 employees located throughout North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.

Role Overview:

As a SAM Analyst, you will lead the execution of the software asset management strategy, ensuring optimal licensing, compliance, and cost control across the enterprise. You will act as a next subject matter expert in software licensing and collaborate with stakeholders to drive efficiency and risk mitigation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the software lifecycle management process, from acquisition to retirement.
• Analyze license data to identify underutilization, savings opportunities, and compliance gaps.
• Lead internal software audits and coordinate responses to vendor audits.
• Drive license optimization initiatives across vendors and business units.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex licensing and entitlement issues.
• Build and maintain dashboards and KPIs for software asset health and performance.
• Support contract negotiations with vendors by providing licensing insights.
• Train junior staff and champion SAM best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Business, or a related field; ITIL or SAM certifications preferred.
• 4 – 8 years of experience in software asset management or software procurement.
• Advanced knowledge of SAM tools and enterprise software licensing (Microsoft, Oracle, Adobe, etc.).
• Experience with audit management and vendor negotiations.
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.

Requires a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires at least 1 year related experience.

Intermediate knowledge in a wide range concepts and approaches including purchasing for lean manufacturing, Kanban and supplier development. Requires strong negotiation abilities and above average analytical skills. Shows excellent verbal and written communication skills. Requires some knowledge of raw materials, production processes and quality control. Competent in computerized procurement systems. Requires intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. May require MS Access experience.