Vodafone’s Software Asset Management team plays a central role in coordinating global software contracts—purchasing licenses centrally while managing allocation, deployment, and cost recovery across local markets. This presentation outlines how the SAM organization acts as the operational bridge between global procurement, local business owners, FinOps, tax, and IT teams to ensure transparency, compliance, and financial neutrality. Attendees will gain insights into how this cross-functional model supports global efficiency, accurate accounting, and stronger vendor relationships. In this session you will learn:

• How to Structure a SAM operating model that connects global procurement, finance, and local business units
• How to Manage end-to-end processes for license allocation, cost recovery, and accounting treatment
• How to Strengthen collaboration with internal and external stakeholders?
• How to enable transparent cost allocation and compliant accounting across markets