The relationship between Software Asset Management and Procurement is increasingly critical as organizations face rapid changes in software consumption models and vendor landscapes. Effective cooperation ensures optimized contracts, risk mitigation, and seamless vendor interactions post-signature. This session explores strategies to align procurement and SAM goals, focusing on leveraging insights to improve contract outcomes, managing SaaS performance, and establishing long-term engagement models. By fostering collaboration between these functions, organizations can create a robust framework for managing software assets while ensuring compliance and cost-effectiveness. In this session you will learn:

• How to optimize interactions between SAM and procurement teams for better contract negotiation especially concerning long-term engagements.
• How to identify and mitigate risks in software procurement processes.
• How to assess which contracts deliver value and which need renegotiation.
• How to facilitate smoother collaboration between SAM and procurement after contract signatures.